college catalog
2006-2007
B O S T O N • W O R C E S T E R • M A N C H E S T E R , N H
MASSACHUSETTS
COLLEGE of PHARMACY
and H EALTH S CIENCES
College Catalog
2006-2007
BOSTON | WORCESTER | MANCHESTER, NH
THIS CATALOG is intended to provide working guidelines and descriptions of
the general and academic policies of the College applicable to students. It is not
intended and cannot be construed as a contract or guaranty of any kind, express
or implied, and the College may change, delete or add to these guidelines unilater-
ally in its sole discretion and without notice. The College also reserves the right to
determine the applicability of any policy to a particular situation or set of circum-
stances and to depart from the guidelines contained herein in a given case. This
catalog supersedes any previous catalog, policies or practices relating to students.
It is the responsibility of the students to know and understand the College’s poli-
cies. The College may from time to time acquire or develop new programs, or
expand its offerings in other locations, including distance learning programs, and
the guidelines in this catalog shall apply to all such programs and locations.
Students and prospective students should consult the College’s website for any
changes made to the catalog since the latest printing.
Boston Campus
179 Longwood Avenue • Boston, MA 02115-5896 • Tel: 617.732.2800 • Fax: 617.732.2801
Worcester Campus
19 Foster Street • Worcester, MA 01608-1715 • Tel: 508.890.8855 • Fax: 508.890.8515
Manchester Campus
1260 Elm Street • Manchester, NH 03101-1305 • Tel: 603.314.0210 • Fax: 603.314.0303
www.mcphs.edu
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
179 Longwood Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Telephone 617.732.2800; students outside Massachusetts and within the continental United
States may call toll free 1.800.225.5506.
Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy and commitment of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, age, sexual orientation, sex, disabili-
ty, veteran status, marital status or national origin in its educational programs, activities,
admissions or employment policies and to actively comply with the requirements of Federal
Executive Orders 11246 and 11375 as amended; the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended;
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973; Section 402, Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974; the
Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; and pertinent
laws, regulations and executive directives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and other
applicable state and federal statutes. 3
Inquiries regarding the College’s compliance with Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
laws may be directed to Richard Lessard, vice president for Finance and Administration, at
617.732.2132.
Sexual Harassment
Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972
specifically prohibit sexual harassment. All members of the College community, including
faculty, administration, staff and students have a right to be free from sexual harassment by
any member of the College community. Any member of the MCPHS community who has a
complaint or concern about sexual harassment, or would like more information about the
College’s policies regarding sexual harassment, should contact the Dean of Students or
Richard Lessard, Title IX Coordinator.
Occupational Health and Safety Master Plan
MCPHS strives to provide a learning, teaching, working and research environment free from
recognized health and safety hazards. Pursuant to the requirements of the U.S. Occupational
Safety and Health Administration, the City of Boston, the Federal Emergency Management
Agency and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, MCPHS has established an Occupational
Health and Safety Master Plan to protect its students and employees from potential occupa-
tional, health, safety and radiation hazards. For further information about the Master Plan,
please contact the Director of Environmental Health and Safety at 617.732.2861.
Printed in Canada, May 2006.
Annual Notification of Student Rights under FERPA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) affords students certain
rights with respect to their own education records. These rights include:
1. The right to inspect and review student education records within 45 days of the day
the College receives a request for access. Students should submit to the Office of the
Registrar written requests that identify the record(s) they wish to inspect. The Registrar
will make arrangements for access and notify the students of the time and place where
the records may be inspected. The College reserves the right to deny a copy of a student
education record (including, without limitation, a transcript) for which a financial
“hold” exists (a hold is imposed if the student fails to pay bills, fees or fines owed to the
College). A hold will not interfere with the right to visually examine student education
records. Questions about the College’s policies and practices relating to the Act should be
addressed to the Office of the Registrar.
2. The right to request amendment of student education records that students believe
are inaccurate or misleading. Students should write the College Registrar, clearly iden-
tify the part of the records they want changed, and specify why the records are inaccu-
rate or misleading. If the College decides not to amend the records as requested, it will
notify the students of the decision and advise the students of their right to a hearing.
Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the stu-
dents when they are notified of the right to a hearing.
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3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information contained
in student education records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure
without consent. One exception which permits disclosure without consent is disclosure
to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person
employed by the College in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research, or sup-
port staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person
or company with whom the College has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor, or col-
lection agent); a person serving on the Board of Trustees; or a student serving on an offi-
cial committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school
official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational inter-
est if the official needs to review a student education record in order to fulfill his or her
professional responsibility. Upon request, the College may disclose student education
records without consent to officials of another school in which a student seeks or intends
to enroll. Finally, personally identifiable “directory information” may be released freely
unless the student files the appropriate form requesting that such information not be
released. This form is available at the Office of the Registrar. Directory information
includes the following:
• Name;
• Gender;
• Local address and telephone number;
• Permanent address and telephone number;
• College e-mail address;
• Date and place of birth;
• Major and minor field(s) of study, including the division or program in which
a student is enrolled;
• Classification as a freshman, sophomore, junior, senior or graduate, or by
number referring to such classes;
• Course load, e.g., full-time or part-time;
• Participation in officially recognized activities;
• Dates of attendance and graduation, and degrees received;
• Most recent previous educational institution attended; and
• Honors and awards received, including selection to a Dean’s list or honorary
organization.
4. The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education concerning
alleged failures by the College to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name
and address of the Office that administers FERPA are:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-4605
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Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Interinstitutional Cooperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Student Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Admissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Tuition, Room and Board, Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Student Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Academic Policies and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
General Education Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
MCPHS–Boston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
School of Arts and Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Environmental Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Health Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Premedical and Health Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
School of Health Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 7
Dental Hygiene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Health Sciences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Physician Assistant Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Radiologic Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
MRI post-baccalaureate certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
MS Radiologist Assistant Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
School of Pharmacy (Boston) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Doctor of Pharmacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Residencies in Pharmacy Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Non-traditional Doctor of Pharmacy Pathway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Pharmaceutical Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
MCPHS–Worcester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
School of Health Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Nursing (second degree BSN). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
School of Pharmacy (Worcester/Manchester). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Doctor of Pharmacy (accelerated) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
MCPHS–Manchester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
School of Health Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Physician Assistant Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
School of Pharmacy (Worcester/Manchester). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Doctor of Pharmacy (accelerated) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Division of Graduate Studies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Degree Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Programs of Study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Drug Discovery and Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Drug Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Medicinal Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Pharmaceutics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Pharmacology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Course Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Corporation and Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Corporation Officers and Trustees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241
Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
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Spring 2006
Dear Student,
On behalf of the College’s administration, faculty and staff,
I want to extend our warmest greetings and best wishes.
You are entering MCPHS at a particularly exciting time in
our long and distinguished history.
Enrollment is approaching 3000 students, which is an all-time high for the
College and a ringing endorsement of our position as a national leader in
preparing graduates for rewarding careers in the health professions.
In order to support this unprecedented growth, MCPHS has created new cam-
puses in Worcester (Massachusetts) and Manchester (New Hampshire), and
has completely redesigned our original campus in Boston. These new and ren-
ovated facilities feature state-of-the-art technology that ensures the best possi-
ble educational experience for students.
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As a graduate of the College, I know the importance of developing strong pro-
fessional relationships with faculty and staff, whose primary goal is to help you
succeed. I hope each of you will take advantage of the many educational and
co-curricular activities that are available to you at MCPHS.
When you complete your course of studies, you will become one of more than
16,000 living alumni who are enjoying productive careers in the health sci-
ences. I hope that each of you will develop a personal relationship with the
College as your professional home away from home—your alma mater.
Once again, I wish you good luck with your studies and I look forward to
meeting many of you at various College functions in the years ahead.
Sincerely,
Charles F. Monahan Jr., Class of 1962
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Mission Statement
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences provides a unique academic
environment to guide and support students toward successful, sustainable careers and
leadership in health care. As a private independent institution with a long and distin-
guished history of specializing in health sciences education, the College offers tradition-
al and non-traditional programs that embody teaching excellence, active scholarship
and research, professional service, and community outreach.
Core Values
The College embraces a set of core values that reflect commitment to preparing compe-
tent, caring, ethical health professionals and scientists to meet the need for quality
health care and cutting-edge knowledge. As members of the College and broader com-
munity, we are committed to the following core values:
• Learner-centered teaching and student engagement that fosters intellectual vitality,
critical thinking, and lifelong responsibility for learning and continuing profes-
sional development;
• Honesty, integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility;
10 • Respect for diversity and appreciation of cross-cultural perspectives;
• Adaptability and flexibility in response to the ever-changing external environment;
• Effective and efficient use of resources to maximize value to those we serve;
• Excellence and innovation in education, scholarship/research, and service, includ-
ing outreach to the community;
• A productive, satisfying work and learning environment that is built upon cross-
disciplinary and cross-campus collaboration;
• Integration of the liberal arts and basic sciences with professional studies;
• Scholarship that contributes to knowledge development, improvement of health
sciences education, and improvement of health care and health outcomes;
• Education that fosters development of the whole person.
The Boston Campus
Founded in 1823, MCPHS is the oldest institution of higher education in the City of
Boston and its pharmacy program is the second oldest in the United States. The main cam-
pus is located in Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Area, and the College enjoys
working affiliations with some of the world’s finest health institutions, including Beth
Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital,
Boston Medical Center, New England Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital.
Among its neighbors are Emmanuel College, Massachusetts College of Art, Simmons
College, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Wheelock College, and Harvard University’s
Medical School, Dental School and School of Public Health. In this invigorating and stim-
ulating environment, students have access to unsurpassed educational resources.
Undergraduate degree programs offered at the Boston campus include chemistry, den-
tal hygiene, health psychology, premedical studies, pharmaceutical sciences and radio-
logic sciences. First professional degrees are offered in pharmacy, physician assistant
studies and nursing. Graduate programs are offered in chemistry, drug discovery and
development, drug regulatory affairs, pharmaceutics and pharmacology. Each of these
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programs combines the basic sciences with the humanities and provides an education
for lifelong enrichment.
The Worcester Campus
MCPHS currently offers two degree programs on its Worcester campus, and may
expand offerings in the future. The Worcester campus is home to an accelerated 33-
month PharmD program for students who have already completed their pre-profes-
sional requirements, and an accelerated 16-month Bachelor of Science in Nursing
degree program for individuals with a prior baccalaureate degree in another field. The
first cohort in the BSN program was admitted in January 2006.
Worcester is among the largest cities in New England and well known for its premier
educational and health care institutions. The Worcester campus is located adjacent to
the Worcester Medical Center and in close proximity to the Fallon Clinic, St. Vincent’s
Hospital, University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Center and the medical school
of the University of Massachusetts.
The Manchester Campus
MCPHS-Manchester became an entity of the College in May 2002 when MCPHS
assumed responsibility for the five year old Physician Assistant Studies Program and its
faculty and staff from Notre Dame College upon its closing. The new campus building at
1260 Elm Street was purchased in November 2002, and the new class of PA students, fac-
ulty and staff occupied the building in January 2003. In conjunction with the School of 11
Pharmacy–Worcester, the accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy degree program admitted its
first class in Manchester in the fall of 2004.
The city of Manchester is New Hampshire’s largest city and is the center of the state’s
diversified industrial and service economy, which developed in response to the decline of
the mill dynasty in the 1930’s. The College is situated parallel to the historic Amoskeag
Mills which now house educational institutions, businesses and small industry.
Degree and Certificate Programs
School of Arts and Sciences (Boston)
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences (joint degree program,
Colleges of the Fenway)
Bachelor of Science in Health Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Premedical and Health Studies
Bachelor of Science in Premedical and Health Studies/Doctor of Optometry
(with New England College of Optometry)
Bachelor of Science in Premedical and Health Studies/Doctor of Osteopathy
(with A.T. Still University/Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine)
School of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (Boston)
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree-Completion (Boston)
Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Dental Hygiene (Boston)
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (Boston)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Boston and Worcester/Manchester beginning January 2007)
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences (Nuclear Medicine Technology,
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Radiation Therapy, Radiography) (Boston)
Post-Baccalaureate Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences
(Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiation Therapy, Radiography) (Boston)
Certificates in Medical Imaging (Boston)
Advanced Imaging Certificate (Cardiovascular Interventional Technology,
Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or Mammography) (Boston)
Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Boston)
Master of Physician Assistant Studies (Boston and Manchester)
Master of Radiologist Assistant Studies (Boston, fall 2007)
School of Pharmacy (Boston)
Doctor of Pharmacy
Certificate in Radiopharmacy
Residencies in Pharmacy Practice
Non-traditional Doctor of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences
School of Pharmacy (Worcester/Manchester)
Doctor of Pharmacy (accelerated)
Division of Graduate Studies (Boston)
12 Master of Science in Drug Discovery and Development
Master of Science in Drug Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy
Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy in Medicinal Chemistry
Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutics
Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology
Continuing Education
The Department of Continuing Education is committed to excellence in adult education
and to creating environments for learning through collaborative efforts that meet the
needs of pharmacists and other health care professionals. The goal of these continuing
education programs is to improve the outcome of patient care. The department develops
and presents live, home study, teleconference and on-line programs in accordance with
the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) “Criteria for Quality and
Interpretive Guidelines.” Programs meet the regulatory requirements for re-licensure of
pharmacists and other health care professionals. For information, call 617.732.2081
(800.322.1124) or go to the website at www.mcphs.edu/ce.shtml.
Alumni Association
The Alumni Association of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
is comprised of more than 16,000 graduates of MCPHS (Boston, Worcester, and
Manchester), including the Forsyth Dental Hygiene Program. MCPHS and Forsyth
graduates can be found in every state in the nation, plus 40 foreign countries. The
objectives of the association are to promote the interests of the College, to bring its stu-
dents and alumni into closer fellowship, and to support scholarships as well as educa-
tional and social programs. The association strives to foster a dynamic and active
alumni network for the future. For information, call 800.322.1124 or 617.732.2902.
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Accreditation
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is accredited by the New
England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC) through its Commission
on Institutions of Higher Education. Accreditation of an institution of higher educa-
tion by NEASC indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institu-
tional quality periodically applied through a peer review process. An accredited college
or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated pur-
poses through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives
reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional
integrity is also addressed through accreditation.
Accreditation by NEASC is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such,
it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individ-
ual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportuni-
ties available to students who attend the institution.
Inquiries regarding the accreditation status by NEASC should be directed to the Office of
the Vice President for Academic Affairs (617.732.2854). Individuals may also contact:
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, New England Association of Schools
and Colleges, 209 Burlington Road, Suite 201, Bedford, MA 01730-1433, tel.:
781.271.0022; fax: 781.271.0950, e-mail: cihe@neasc.org.
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Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
The School of Pharmacy-Boston Doctor of Pharmacy program and the School of
Pharmacy–Worcester/Manchester Doctor of Pharmacy program are each accredited by
the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), 20 North Clark Street, Suite
2500, Chicago, IL 60602-5109; tel.: 312.664.3575, 800.533.3606; fax: 312.664.4652, web-
site: www.acpe-accredit.org.
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc.
(ARC-PA)
The Master of Physician Assistant Studies program on the Boston campus and the
Master of Physician Assistant Studies program on the Manchester campus are each
accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician
Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA), 12000 Findley Road, Suite 240, Duluth, GA 30097, tel.:
770.476.1224, fax: 770.476.1738, website: www.arc-pa.org.
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, with tracks in Boston and Worcester, is a
new program that has Initial Approval status from the Massachusetts Board of
Registration in Nursing. At the time of printing this catalog, the program has applied for
“Applicant Status” for initial accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education (CCNE) of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). CCNE
is located at One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036; tel.:
202.887.6791; fax: 202.887.8476; website: www.aacn.nche.edu.
Commission on Dental Accreditation, American Dental Association
The Forsyth Dental Hygiene Program is accredited by the Commission on Dental
Accreditation, American Dental Association, and has been granted the accreditation status
of “approval without reporting requirements.” The Commission is a specialized accrediting
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body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on
Dental Accreditation can be contacted at 312.440.4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue,
Chicago, Illinois 60611. The fax number is 312.440.2915 and the website is www.ada.org.
Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
(JRCNMT)
The Nuclear Medicine Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee
on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT), 716 Black Point
Road, P.0. Box 1149, Polson, MT 59860-1149, tel.: 406.883.0003, fax: 406.883.0022, web-
site: www.jrcnmt.org.
Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
The Radiation Therapy Program and the Radiography Program are accredited individ-
ually by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Radiologic
Technology (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, tel.:
312.704.5300, fax: 312.704.5304, website: www.jrcert.org.
MCPHS is approved by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to grant the degrees and
certificates awarded by programs on the Boston and Worcester campuses. The College is
approved by the New Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission to award the
Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree and the Doctor of Pharmacy degree offered in
Manchester, contingent upon continuing accreditation by ARC-PA and ACPE, respectively.
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Institutional Memberships
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
Advocates for Independent Higher Education in Massachusetts
American Association of Colleges of Nursing
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
American College Personnel Association
American Council on Education
American Dental Education Association
American Institute of the History of Pharmacy
Association of Academic Health Science Libraries
Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
Association of College Administration Professionals
Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges
Association of Higher Education and Disability
Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts
Association of Physician Assistant Programs
Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions
Boston Higher Education Partnership
College Board (The)
Colleges of the Fenway
Colleges of the Worcester Consortium
Community-Campus Partnerships for Health
Council for Advancement and Support of Education
Council for Higher Education Accreditation
EduCause
Fenway Alliance, The
INTRODUCTION
Fenway Libraries Online
Fenway Library Consortium
Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Manchester Area Colleges Consortium
Massachusetts Association of Colleges of Nursing
Massachusetts Association of Physician Assistants
Massachusetts Society for Medical Research
Medical Library Association
National Association of Campus Activities
National Association of College and University Business Officers
National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association
National League for Nursing
New England Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
New England College Council
New England Council
New England Faculty Development Consortium
New Hampshire College and University Council
Society for College and University Planning
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Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FACILITIES
Boston Campus
Ronald A. Matricaria Academic and Student Center
To accommodate the growing number of students, as well as growth in program offer-
ings, MCPHS added the 93,000 square foot Ronald A. Matricaria Academic and Student
Center on the Longwood campus in 2004. The center preserves the signature façade
and columns of the George Robert White building within a dramatic glass atrium while
enhancing the College’s capacity for teaching, scholarly research, and student develop-
ment. The building features:
• New laboratory space for chemistry, professional pharmacy practice
and pharmaceutics.
• A new library making possible state-of-the-art learning and technology resources.
• Four floors of apartment-style student residence space capable of housing an addi-
tional 230 students on campus.
• A fully-staffed technology center.
16 George Robert White Building
Constructed through the generosity of George Robert White, the College’s most important
single benefactor, the building bearing his name houses administrative and faculty offices,
classrooms, laboratories, lecture halls, White Hall, and the Forsyth Dental Hygiene Clinic.
Completion of the Matricaria Academic and Student Center in fall 2004 allowed reno-
vations in several areas of the White Building to accommodate the needs of growing
MCPHS programs. A brand new, state-of-the-art dental hygiene clinic and teaching
laboratory opened in fall 2005, occupying a large portion of the first floor. In addition,
new skills/technology, patient assessment, and radiography laboratories are now fully
outfitted and in use. New classrooms and faculty office suites have been built in the
space formerly occupied by the Sheppard Library.
John Richard Fennell Building and
Theodore L. Iorio Research Center
This building is an eight-story mixed-use facility of approximately 230,000 square feet,
completed in 1996. The John Richard Fennell Building comprises the east end; the west
end is the Theodore L. Iorio Research Center. This structure offers classrooms, confer-
ence rooms, student lounge, faculty offices, a residence hall, coffee shop, and under-
ground parking for faculty and staff. The Rombult Atrium adjoining the White
Building is used for group study and social events.
Several research and teaching laboratories are also housed in the building, including labo-
ratories for biology/microbiology, cell culture, biology research, physiology research,
pharmacology research, behavioral and neuropharmacology, chemistry, physics and
nuclear medicine. The Channing Laboratory division of Brigham and Women’s Hospital
occupies the building’s west end through a long-term lease arrangement.
FACILITIES
MCPHS Health Sciences Library
The Library occupies the second floor of the Matricaria Academic and Student Center.
The facility houses general computers for research, web searching and word processing;
audiovisual and photocopy equipment. The Library also provides generous study areas
including group study rooms. Library users have access to a research-level collection of
reference books and databases in drug information and clinical medicine. The Library
provides a diverse package of services including interlibrary loan, document delivery,
and reference assistance.
The Library is a health sciences information center that maintains a collection of over
30,000 volumes and an archives collection documenting the history of the College.
Approximately 700 serials subscriptions are received annually. In addition to print
materials, a growing collection of audiovisual and electronic materials is available to
enhance study and research, including 190 electronic books, 650 electronic journals,
and over 60 databases. Individual and consortia arrangements provide access to more
than 12,000 additional full-text electronic journals.
Access to information for faculty and students is enhanced due to the Library’s mem-
bership in the Fenway Library Consortium (FLC), a group of fifteen libraries that
makes its resources available to its members. In addition, nine FLC institutions, includ-
ing MCPHS, are also members of Fenway Libraries Online, Inc. (FLO). FLO supports
an online public catalog of over 900,000 materials held by member institutions as well
as a number of shared electronic databases. 17
Bookstore
The MCPHS bookstore is located on Palace Road across the street from the residence
halls, and serves both MCPHS and neighboring Massachusetts College of Art. It stocks
MCPHS new and used textbooks, reference books, insignia clothing and other school-
related items. Textbooks may be ordered online at www.masspharmacy.bkstr.com. The
bookstore telephone number is 617.739.4770; e-mail: massca@fheg.follett.com.
Computer
Facilities
A number of computer laboratories and classrooms are available to students, staff and
faculty. The laboratories contain personal computers and peripheral equipment for indi-
vidual computing use. The campus is equipped with wireless technology for convenient
accessibility to the Internet and e-mail. Additionally, a number of computer kiosks are
located in various common areas.
Online Learning
Many courses offered at the College are supplemented and enhanced by using the latest
technologies. Through collaboration with Blackboard, a leading producer of courseware
platforms, and our own Instructional Design Services, courses are given an online com-
ponent that allows students to read lecture notes and assignments, view PowerPoint
slides and web pages, and participate in electronic discussion groups. Online courses can
be accessed from off-campus using an internet connection or from the on-campus com-
puter laboratories.
Distance Education
Currently, MCPHS offers distance education in the Non-traditional Doctor of Pharmacy
Pathway and a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene completion program. Distance edu-
FACILITIES
cation allows students to complete some coursework off-campus. Using the latest concepts
in instructional design, software and computer technology, faculty and students maintain a
high level of interaction.
Crossroads Cafe and Student Lounge
The Crossroads Cafe and Student Lounge is a hub of student life on the MCPHS campus.
Members of the MCPHS community use the Student Lounge as their stress-free zone—a
place to meet, study, and hang out in a welcoming, supportive, and fun environment. At
the Crossroads Cafe, students can grab a quick cup of coffee on the way to class or pick up
an afternoon snack.
Dining Facilities
The College’s main dining facility, completely redesigned and expanded in collabora-
tion with the Massachusetts College of Art, is located a short walk across Palace Road
and adjacent to the MCPHS bookstore. A wide range of hot and cold entrees, salad bar,
and specialty foods are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The facility is general-
ly open year-round, with some reductions in hours during summer and holiday breaks.
Public Transportation and Parking
Students may purchase monthly MBTA passes from the College at a discount. For more
information, contact the Dean of Students’ Office (617.732.2930).
18 There is no daytime student parking on the Boston campus. Evening and weekend
parking is available to students on a limited basis. For on-campus and off-campus park-
ing information, contact the Director of Public Safety (617.732.2143).
Residence Halls
Fennell Hall is open all year, offering students the option of either a 9 month or 12
month contract. Adjoining the George Robert White building, it provides corridor-style
living arrangements with double and triple rooms (no single rooms are available). Each
room is furnished with beds, dressers, wardrobes, desks, and desk chairs, and is also
equipped with telephone, internet, and cable jacks. Students residing in Fennell have a
mandatory full meal plan during the fall and spring semesters. Fennell is staffed by one
live-in, full-time Resident Director and six student Resident Assistants (one on each
floor). The building has 24-hour security and houses primarily first year students.
Matricaria Building’s residence hall area provides apartment style living comprised of
two to five person apartments. Each unit has a common-room with living area, kitchen,
a bathroom, and double and/or single bedrooms. The bedrooms are equipped with beds,
dressers, wardrobes, desks and desk chairs, as well as telephone, wireless internet and
cable jacks. The common room has a loveseat, chairs, occasional tables, dining table and
chairs, and a kitchen with storage space. Students living in this apartment residence hall
have the option to purchase a meal plan. This building is staffed by one live-in, full-time
Resident Director, and six student Resident Assistants. The building has 24-hour securi-
ty. This building houses students from all program years.
Both residence halls house male and female students, however, in Fennell Hall there is a
designated floor for female residents only and another floor designated as the “quiet
floor.” Starting in fall 2006, Fennell Hall will also offer a wellness-themed living-learning
community on one of the residence floors. First-year students can request to be assigned
to one of these designated areas. All floors in both buildings are equipped with lounge
FACILITIES
space available for studying or socializing with other students. Fennell has a common
kitchenette on every floor that is furnished with a refrigerator, stove top, sink, tables and
chairs. All residents have access to a laundry room in both residence halls and each resi-
dent is assigned an individual mailbox. The location of both residence halls provides easy
access to classrooms, the Library, the Wellness Center, and the main dining facility.
Students taking courses during the summer may apply for summer housing. Academic
year residents may choose to request a 12-month housing option.
The Office of Residence Life assists students in identifying off-campus housing
resources. All questions regarding housing should be directed to the Director of
Residence Life (617.732.2866).
Worcester Campus
Henrietta DeBenedictis Building
The Worcester campus opened in 2000 in a state-of-the-art facility, named after alumna
and benefactress Henrietta DeBenedictis, that includes two auditoria equipped for two-
way videoconferencing, classrooms, laboratories, library, computer lab, student lounge
and study space, academic support services, and faculty and staff offices. A second build-
ing adjacent to the original building has undergone renovation, and includes apartment-
style housing for 170 students; patient assessment and skills/technology labs; admission, 19
registrar, and student financial services offices; two classrooms; additional student study
space; and faculty and staff offices.
Blais Family Library
A branch of the MCPHS Health Sciences Library, which is located on the Boston cam-
pus, the Blais Family Library contains a core collection of pharmacy and clinical medi-
cine texts. Computers in the Library provide students with access to all of MCPHS
Health Sciences Library’s electronic resources. The Blais Family Library is staffed by a
professional librarian and a support staff member. A document delivery service allows
easy access to MCPHS Health Sciences Library’s print journal collections.
The Blais Family Library is a member of the Academic and Research Collaborative
(ARC) of the Central Massachusetts Regional Library System, a consortium of 18
libraries that offer a walk-in interlibrary loan service, free interlibrary loans among the
members and a book shuttle service. In addition, students have access to the large med-
ical collections of the University of Massachusetts–Worcester Medical School.
Computer Facilities
A state-of-the-art, problem-based learning computer classroom and laboratory is located
on the third floor of the main Worcester campus building. It contains hexagonal tables,
each with two computer terminals and six seats. The computers are connected to printers
and a server with appropriate software (word processing, database management, spread-
sheet, graphics, and presentation) and Internet access. The room is designed to facilitate
structured, small-group learning, allowing students to work cooperatively on problem
sets in an interactive setting. Further, it serves as a campus-wide computer workroom and
an additional student study area when classes are not being held. The campus is equipped
with wireless technology for convenient accessibility to the Internet and e-mail.
FACILITIES
Parking
Limited student parking is available at the Worcester Municipal Garage near the campus.
For information, contact the Office of the Associate Dean of Students at 508.373.5646.
Residence Hall
Suite-style residences opened on the Worcester campus in August 2005. The fourth to
ninth floors of a new conference center and academic building offer housing for approxi-
mately 170 students. The majority of suites provides clusters of single rooms with a shared
common living space, kitchen and bathrooms. There are a small number of single room
studios with kitchenettes and bath in this building. A small number of suites offer double
rooms. Housing costs are differentiated according to the type of housing unit assigned.
Contact the Worcester resident director at 508.373.5628 for more information.
Student Lounge
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) student lounge/café is located
in the lower level of the Henrietta DeBenedictis Building. It contains student lockers
and mailboxes and is a gathering place for students to meet, study, or have a meal in a
relaxed atmosphere.
Manchester, N.H. Campus
20 1260 Elm Street
In 2002, the College purchased 1260 Elm Street in the heart of Manchester, N.H. Located
near several small businesses and human service agencies, the building is a 33,000 square
foot, three story space consisting of classrooms, a physical assessment laboratory, profes-
sional pharmacy practice lab, a computer laboratory with electronic linkages to other
campuses, library/learning resource space, state-of-the-art videoconference classrooms
linked to the Worcester campus, student lounge, seminar rooms, resource area, and facul-
ty and staff offices. The College occupies the first and second floors of the building.
Computer Facilities
A state-of-the-art computer lab is located on the first floor of the building. Equipped
with LCD projection, web access and direct linkage to the Boston campus, the lab is
used for web-based teaching and learning and also serves as a resource lab for students
to access library resources and the internet. The campus is equipped with wireless tech-
nology for convenient accessibility to the Internet and e-mail.
Laboratory Facilities
The patient assessment laboratory is a multi-function laboratory serving courses such as
physical assessment, anatomy, and clinical medicine. The laboratory houses twelve physi-
cal assessment stations, small medical equipment, and anatomical models and specimens.
The professional pharmacy practice/pharmaceutics laboratory simulates a working phar-
macy to introduce students to pharmacy operations and the role of a pharmacist.
Library
The library, located on the first floor, contains a core collection of reference books in
pharmacy and clinical medicine. All electronic resources from Boston’s MCPHS Health
Sciences Library are available remotely. Interlibrary loan and document delivery are
available from Boston’s collection as well as from many New England medical libraries.
Reference assistance and library instruction are provided by a professional librarian.
FACILITIES
Parking
Limited student parking is available near the Manchester campus. For information, con-
tact the Office of the Associate Dean of Students at 603.314.1779.
Student Lounge
The student lounge serves as the gathering place for students to study, converse, meet,
share a meal, relax and hold celebrations, and includes lockers and a small kitchen area.
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Interinstitutional Cooperation . . . . . . . .
INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION
Consortia
Colleges of the Fenway (COF)
MCPHS is one of six colleges in the Longwood Medical and Academic Area of Boston that
joined together in 1996 to form a consortium. The consortium includes MCPHS,
Emmanuel College, Massachusetts College of Art, Simmons College, Wentworth Institute of
Technology and Wheelock College. The six colleges, each with its own unique mission, offer
a world of learning and experience on and off campus. Collectively, the Colleges of the
Fenway represent more than 10,000 full-time undergraduate students, nearly 1,000 full-time
faculty, and more than 3,000 course offerings. Shared initiatives among the six colleges are
aimed at enhancing the quality of education, enriching student experiences and reducing
costs through sharing of resources. Collaborative student opportunities include cross-regis-
tration which broadens access to courses otherwise not available on the student’s home
campus, career centers, intramurals, the COF orchestra and chorus, student life programs
and activities, and study abroad opportunities. www.colleges-fenway.org
Colleges of Worcester Consortium (COWC)
22 The College is a member of the Colleges of Worcester Consortium, Inc. Member institu-
tions include Anna Maria College, Assumption College, Atlantic Union College, Becker
College, Clark University, College of the Holy Cross, Fitchburg State College, Mount
Wachusett Community College, Nichols College, Quinsigamond Community College,
Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical
Center, Worcester State College and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The consortium
encourages cooperation among the colleges to broaden and enrich the academic pro-
grams, hold down costs through joint purchasing and shared services, and expand com-
munity service activities. Students can take advantage, at no extra cost, of opportunities
for sharing courses and facilities including access to the Worcester Area Cooperating
Libraries; the Consortium Events Calendar; free shuttle bus service connecting several
campuses; and the Annual Career Fair. www.cowc.org
Manchester Area Colleges Consortium (MAC)
MAC, an initiative of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and Manchester’s
ten higher education institutions, was created to introduce the area business community
and citizens to the numerous opportunities their presence provides. Area institutions of
higher learning work collaboratively to bring attention to the 16,000 students and college
employees in the region. The ten colleges which form the membership of the consortium
include: Chester College of New England, College for Lifelong Learning, Hesser College,
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, NH Community Technical
College, New Hampshire Institute of Art, Saint Anselm College, Southern NH University,
Springfield College, and the University of New Hampshire at Manchester. MAC provides
many opportunities through academic programs, athletic and cultural events, and other
activities in preparing an educated workforce for New Hampshire and the region.
New Hampshire College & University Council (NHCUC)
The New Hampshire College & University Council (NHCUC) is a consortium of 14 public
and private institutions of higher education in the state of New Hampshire. MCPHS joined
INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION
the Council when it opened its Manchester, NH, campus in 2002. The Council’s mission is
the advancement of higher education in the state through collaborative efforts among the
14 colleges and universities and the enhancement of educational opportunities for the more
than 50,000 students who attend the Council’s member institutions. The Council works to
coordinate collaborative initiatives among academic, library and informational technology
offices, sponsors professional development conferences for faculty, and promotes awareness
and understanding of higher education among legislators and the public. www.nhcuc.org
Articulation Agreements
The New England College of Optometry
Combined BS /OD Degree
The New England College of Optometry and MCPHS have a formal affiliation that
admits students into an articulated seven-year degree program. The combined BS/OD
degree program provides a unique educational opportunity for highly motivated high
school or college students with a professional goal of earning a Doctor of Optometry
degree. The program allows for completion of the Bachelor of Science (BS) and the
Doctor of Optometry (OD) degrees in seven years without reducing the educational
merits of either program. It allows the student to clearly focus on career objectives as an
undergraduate while secondarily reducing the academic and financial stresses com-
monly associated with pre-professional and professional education.
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The first three years at MCPHS offer a blend of liberal arts and basic and biological sci-
ences that prepares the student for professional study. The four years at The New
England College of Optometry provides the course work needed for the student to earn
the bachelor’s degree from MCPHS at the end of the first year of professional study, as
well as the professional education required for the Doctor of Optometry degree.
The combined program is designed for the academically outstanding student who has a
strong and realistic motivation toward the optometry profession. Applicants must be
superior high school students, especially in math and science, with acceptable SAT or
ACT scores. Applicants will be interviewed by representatives of Massachusetts College
of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and The New England College of Optometry as part
of the admission and articulation processes.
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine
Pre-Pharmacy
Undergraduate students may complete the first two years of the prescribed pre-phar-
macy curriculum at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine in Standish, Maine. Students who
meet requirements specified in the agreement may transfer directly to either the School
of Pharmacy–Boston or the School of Pharmacy–Worcester/Manchester to complete
the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum, contingent upon a satisfactory pre-admission
interview. The number of students per year that can be accommodated is determined
by the the terms of the agreement. If more than that number meet the established
requirements, the specified number with the highest GPA will be assured transfer
admission, with the remaining students accepted on a space available basis.
Pre-PA Studies
The first two years of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies curriculum are also offered
at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. Students who meet requirements specified in the agree-
INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION
ment, may transfer directly to the School of Health Sciences-Boston to complete the final
four years of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program, contingent upon a satis-
factory pre-admission interview. The number of students per year that can be accommo-
dated is determined by the terms of the agreement. If more than that number meet the
established requirements, the specified number with the highest GPA will be assured trans-
fer admission, with the remaining students accepted on a space available basis.
Post- baccalaureate PA Studies
Students who intend to complete an undergraduate degree at Saint Joseph’s College of
Maine may be accepted into the post-baccalaureate Master of Physician Assistant
Studies program at MCPHS–Manchester (NH) for direct articulation following com-
pletion of the bachelor’s degree, contingent upon a satisfactory pre-admission interview
and meeting requirements specified in the agreement. The number of students per year
that can be accommodated is determined by the terms of the articulation agreement. If
more than that number meet the established requirements, the specified number with
the highest GPA will be assured transfer admission, with the remaining students accept-
ed on a space available basis.
Simmons College
With appropriate approval, selected Simmons students majoring in chemistry may earn
a pharmacy degree from MCPHS, in addition to their chemistry degree from Simmons.
The curriculum consists of three full years in residence at Simmons; a fourth year that
24 includes eight semester hours of independent study at Simmons with the remainder of
the course work at MCPHS; and an additional three years at MCPHS completing
coursework and experiential education. Students fulfill the degree requirements of both
institutions; no degree is awarded until the entire program is complete. At that time, the
student receives a PharmD degree from MCPHS and a BS in chemistry from Simmons.
The number of students per year that can be accommodated is determined by the terms
of the articulation agreement. If more than that number meet the established require-
ments, the specified number with the highest GPA will be assured transfer admission,
with the remaining students accepted on a space-available basis.
A.T. Still University/Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (MO)
A.T. Still University/Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and MCPHS have a for-
mal affiliation that admits students into an eight-year degree program. The combined
BS/DO degree program provides a professional pathway and unique educational
opportunity for the highly motivated high school student with a professional goal of
becoming a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. A.T. Still founded the Kirksville College of
Osteopathic Medicine in the late nineteenth century; it is the oldest school of osteo-
pathic medicine in the United States.
The program allows for completion of the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree at the
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) in four years and
the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at A.T. Still University/ Kirksville College of
Osteopathic Medicine (KCOM) in another four years.
MCPHS strongly encourages students to apply for admission into the Premedical and
Health Studies major as the best preparation for entry into the Kirksville College of
Osteopathic Medicine.
INTERINSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION
The program is designed for the academically outstanding student who has a strong
interest in osteopathic medicine. Applicants must be superior high school students, espe-
cially in mathematics and science, with acceptable SAT or ACT scores. Representatives
from both colleges interview prospective candidates for the program.
The osteopathic curriculum involves four years of post-baccalaureate academic study.
Reflecting the osteopathic philosophy, the curriculum emphasizes preventive medicine
and holistic patient care. Medical students learn to use osteopathic principles and tech-
niques for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Stonehill College
Stonehill College and MCPHS have a formal affiliation agreement that admits students into
an articulated program that begins with four years at Stonehill College, earning a Bachelor
of Science degree in either Biology or a multidisciplinary health sciences program, and con-
cludes with three years in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program on the
MCPHS Boston campus. The curriculum at Stonehill College offers a blend of liberal arts
and sciences that meet both the MCPHS general education curriculum requirements, the
specific degree requirements at Stonehill, and the specified preprofessional coursework for
entry to the MPAS program. The minimum grade point average required for articulated
transfer and the number of students that can be accommodated each year is determined by
the terms of the agreement. If more than that number meet the established requirements,
those students with the highest grade point average will be assured transfer admission, con-
tingent on a satisfactory pre-admission interview, with the remaining students accepted on 25
a space available basis. Students must submit a formal application and an official transcript
through CASPA, the centralized national application service for Physician Assistant Studies
programs, by December 1 of the year prior to which the student desires to transfer.
Worcester State College
Worcester State College and MCPHS have a formal affiliation agreement that admits stu-
dents into an articulated program that begins with three years at Worcester State College
in one of four science tracks: Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry or Natural Science, and
concludes with the three-year accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy program on the College’s
Worcester or Manchester (NH) campus. After successfully completing the first year of
required coursework in the PharmD program at MCPHS, students will earn a Bachelor
of Science degree from Worcester State College. The first three years at Worcester State
College offer a blend of liberal arts and sciences that meet both the MCPHS general edu-
cation curriculum requirements and the specific science track requirements at Worcester
State College. MCPHS provides the coursework needed for the student to earn the
Bachelor of Science degree from Worcester State College at the end of the first year of
professional study, as well as the professional education required to earn the Doctor of
Pharmacy degree at the end of three years at MCPHS. The minimum grade point aver-
age required for articulated transfer and the number of students that can be accommo-
dated each year is determined by the terms of the agreement. If more than that number
meet the established requirements, those students with the highest grade point average
will be assured transfer admission, contingent on a satisfactory pre-admission interview,
with the remaining students accepted on a space available basis. Students must declare
by the date specified in the agreement their intent to transfer to MCPHS, and must indi-
cate their first and second choice of campus (Worcester or Manchester).
Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STUDENT SERVICES
Academic Support Services
The goal of Academic Support Services at the Boston, Worcester, and Manchester campus-
es is to assist students in maximizing their potential by introducing them to strategies that
will make them more efficient, effective and independent learners. Professional staff mem-
bers are available to meet with individual students to address specific problems within
their academic programs. Peer tutors are available to work with small groups of students to
reinforce material presented within the classroom. First Year/Transfer seminars (Boston)
and peer mentors (all campuses) are available to assist students with their transition to the
college. The academic support services provided by the college are designed to provide stu-
dents with the tools they will need to enhance their performance in their academic pro-
grams, and tools that they can ultimately use to enhance their professional careers. Services
are described below and more information is available on the Student Affairs website.
Academic Counseling
Professional staff members meet with individual students to help them assess their
learning styles, to develop goals for their academic programs, and to assist them in
implementing strategies that will maximize their performance. In addition to study
26 skills and time management strategies, Academic Counseling Services staff members
work with students to problem-solve around specific academic issues and help students
identify the services, like Peer Tutors, that will help them in achieving their goals.
Advising Center (Boston)
In order to assist students in achieving their educational goals, the College provides advis-
ing services through the Academic Advising Center. The coordinator of Advising, the pro-
fessional staff and the faculty who work in the Center are available to assist students with
goal setting, course registration, referral to campus resources and other services designed
to contribute to their academic experience. Advisors familiar with each of the College’s
professional programs assist students during registration periods. The Academic Advising
Center is one of the programs offered through the office of Academic Support Services.
The ultimate responsibility lies with the individual student to comply with all academic
policies and to fulfill graduation requirements.
Peer Tutoring
Peer or small group tutoring is one tool available to students interested in reinforcing the
material presented in the classroom. Small groups of students meet regularly with a peer
tutor to clarify and reinforce course material in many of the more challenging courses at
the College. Tutoring sessions may also occur remotely by using the online program
known as BlackboardTM. Peer tutors are students, usually from the upper level of study,
who have previously completed the course with a grade of A- or better. Peer tutors also
have the recommendation and approval of the faculty member who coordinates the
course. This service is offered free of charge to all students of the college.
Students on the Boston campus who are interested in participating in the Peer Tutoring
program should contact the coordinator of the Tutoring Program on the Boston cam-
pus. The director of Academic Support Services–Worcestser/Manchestser can assist stu-
dents on the Worcester and Manchester campuses who are interested in the Peer
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Tutoring program. Every effort is made to meet the requests of students for tutoring,
and groups begin forming during the first week of the semester. Groups are formed on
a continuing basis through the midpoint of the term.
The MCPHS Tutoring Program–Boston campus has received International Tutor
Program Level I Certification from the College Reading and Language Association.
Academic Success Seminars/Workshops
Periodically throughout each semester the staff of Academic Support Services presents
Success Seminars/Workshops that address specific strategies such as time management,
study skills, test preparation, and stress management. Students wishing to maximize
their performance and students experiencing specific academic problems are encour-
aged to attend the Success Seminars or Workshops. Information about topics and dates
can be obtained by contacting Academic Support Services.
Students with Disabilities
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Academic Support Services assists students with physical, psy-
chological and learning disabilities in fulfilling the fundamental requirements of the cur-
riculum by accessing reasonable accommodations to ensure that they have equal access to
educational opportunities at the college. Students wishing to request accommodations
should meet with the associate dean of Academic Support Services (Boston) or the director
of Academic Support Services (Worcester/Manchester) at the beginning of each semester 27
to review their documentation and discuss their courses. The college requires that a copy
of a recent assessment, completed by an appropriate service provider, be on file in the
Academic Support Services Office. The assessment should include recommendations made
by the service provider. All information related to disabilities will remain confidential.
First Year/Transfer Student Seminars (Boston campus only)
The first semester of college represents a significant transition for many students. The
goal of the First Year/Transfer Student Seminars is to assist students with this transition.
Students are introduced to strategies like goal setting and time management that will
assist them in adapting to the challenges of the college curriculum. Students will also be
introduced to resources such as the Writing Center, library, Health and Wellness Center,
student clubs and organizations, Counseling Services, and resources that will enhance
their college experience. Finally, college policies and procedures related to advising, reg-
istration, and academic standing will be explained.
Each seminar is facilitated by a Student Affairs staff member, a college administrator or a
faculty member and a Peer Mentor. Peer Mentors are upper level students who have com-
pleted the First Year or Transfer Student Seminar and have an interest in assisting students
in their transition to the college. All freshmen are required to enroll in a First Year Seminar.
Transfer students have an option to enroll in a separate new student seminar. Questions
may be directed to the coordinator of the new student seminars at 617.732.2754.
Peer Mentors
Peer mentors are upper level students interested in working with new students to
acquaint them with the College and to assist with a smooth transition to MCPHS. On
the Boston campus, peer mentors attend Orientation, the First Year/Transfer Student
Seminar, and plan co-curricular activities for their groups throughout the fall semester.
Worcester and Manchester peer mentors are actively involved in Orientation and plan co-
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curricular activities for their groups throughout the fall and spring semesters. Following
the selection process, peer mentors work closely with the Boston coordinator of new stu-
dent seminars and/or the director of Academic Support Services–Worcester/Manchester.
Peer mentors participate in a comprehensive training program that helps them develop
leadership skills, provides them with information about the needs of new students, and
provides them with experience in team building.
Learning Groups (Worcester and Manchester)
SOP–Worcester/Manchester students are organized in assigned learning groups, which
are designed to enhance learning and inter-group support. Each learning group consists
of students who remain together as a unit throughout the curriculum. Each faculty
member is assigned to facilitate learning groups, acting as the academic advisor for
members of the groups. In addition, faculty members acting as mentors are responsible
for meeting with the learning groups regularly to discuss group projects, to facilitate
peer support, and to foster open lines of communication. In addition, peer mentors are
assigned to learning groups to further facilitate peer support.
Writing Center (Boston)
The Writing Center offers free individual consultation on an appointment or drop-in basis
to MCPHS students, staff and faculty. Located in the White Building, the center is staffed
with experienced classroom teachers and highly skilled students. Clients include first-year
students in the required writing sequence; upper-division students writing course papers
28 and preparing for essay exams; and anyone working on résumés, job letters or application
essays. For more information, call 617.732.2091 or e-mail writingcenter@bos.mcphs.edu.
Counseling Services
The mission of Counseling Services is to support the intellectual, emotional, social, and
cultural development of students in a multicultural environment. Counseling Services
offers varied services to students of the Boston, Worcester and Manchester campuses.
These include individual and couples counseling, crisis management, psycho-educa-
tional workshops and programs, a resource and referral service, and consultation to
student groups, faculty and the College community. The staff values an atmosphere
that is welcoming and comfortable for all students regardless of race, gender, ethnic
background, age, sexual orientation, religion, citizenship or disability.
Counseling Services offers treatment based on a short term model. Following an initial
intake appointment, clients are matched with a counselor and informed of a specific
number of recommended counseling sessions (usually 4-8 sessions). Upon completion of
these sessions, treatment needs are reviewed to determine whether continued treatment
with Counseling Services or referral to an outside provider is indicated. Counselors typi-
cally work with students troubled by specific problems or general concerns such as: stress
management, adjustment to college, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, family and rela-
tionship problems, substance abuse, sexuality, sexual orientation and cultural issues.
Please refer to the MCPHS website under “Student Life” for more detailed information
about services available at each campus, as well as interactive screenings, questions and
answers about Counseling Services, and other helpful links.
Emergency Student Loans
Students who are in need of short-term assistance may apply for an emergency student
loan for non-college, unanticipated expenses. The loans are available for up to $500 per
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academic term. These no interest loans must be repaid within two months. Students
must be able to show the probability of income within this time frame. All requests are
reviewed on an individual basis. Students may contact the Office of Student Financial
Services for further information and assistance in completing the necessary forms.
Employment Assistance
The College offers assistance to students exploring employment opportunities and
maintains a placement service for graduates and undergraduates. In the spring and the
fall of each year, prospective employers are invited to the Boston and Worcester cam-
puses to interview students for potential employment. Students may search for
jobs/internships via Monstertrak.com, a career-placement website linked to the
MCPHS homepage, and also by searching through a job posting binder available in the
Office of Student Affairs. For more information, contact the Office of Student Affairs.
Health Insurance
Massachusetts’s law requires that all students have health insurance. College policy extends
this requirement (insurance coverage) to enrolled students at each campus. In order to
comply with state law and College policy, MCPHS makes available a Student Health
Insurance Plan to all students enrolled at the College. This plan is designed to provide pro-
tection against unexpected expenses for an accident or illness. Only those students with
comparable coverage can be exempted from the College health insurance policy.
Information on the procedure for waiving the College policy can be obtained from
Student Financial Services. Waiver cards must be signed and returned to Student Financial 29
Services by the deadline or the student will be charged for health insurance. Students on F-
1 Visas must purchase the Student Health Insurance Plan. Please refer to the MCPHS web-
site under Student Life for more information regarding the Student Health Insurance Plan.
Health Services
For routine health care while on the Boston campus, MCPHS students may visit the
nearby Simmons College Health Center located at the Holmes Sports Center on a fee-
for-service basis (tel. 617.521.1002). Directions to Simmons College Health Center
(from the Boston Campus):
• Go down Longwood Avenue toward Brookline Avenue
• Turn right at the corner of Longwood and Brookline avenues
• Cross the street at the next traffic light
• The Health Center is at the back of the Holmes Sports Center
Health Services for Worcester and Manchester students are available through the many
providers in the local areas.
Immunization Requirements
In accordance with Massachusetts state law and in accordance with College policy, ALL
students must show proof of the following immunizations: a booster dose of tetanus
diphtheria within the past 10 years; two doses of measles vaccine (or MMR #1 and
MMR #2) given at least one month apart at or after 12 months of age, or laboratory
evidence of immunity; at least one dose of mumps and rubella vaccine(s) or laboratory
evidence of immunity, and Hepatitis B vaccine series (three doses). Additional require-
ments for all MCPHS students include: Tuberculosis skin test (within the past year) or
normal chest X-ray prior to admission (Note: An updated tuberculosis skin test is
required annually after a student is enrolled. A negative skin test or normal chest X-ray
or health care provider documentation of being symptom free is required each year a
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student is enrolled.); and Varicella (chickenpox) positive titer result or vaccination(s) of
varicella (one shot if thirteen years of age or younger and two shots if over thirteen
years of age with a one month interval between vaccinations). Additional require-
ments for Dental Hygiene, Physician Assistant, and Radiologic Sciences students are
as follows: Hepatitis B positive titer and Rubella positive titer.
All new entering MCPHS students must provide documentation of having received a
meningococcal vaccine (within the last 5 years) unless they qualify for one of the
exemptions allowed by the law.
Students may begin classes without a certificate of immunization against meningococ-
cal disease if: 1) the student has a letter from a physician stating that there is a medical
reason why he/she can’t receive the vaccine; 2) the student (or the student’s parent or
legal guardian, if the student is a minor) presents a statement in writing that such vacci-
nation is against his/her sincere religious belief; or 3) the student (or the student’s par-
ent or legal guardian, if the student is a minor) signs a waiver stating that the student
has received information about the dangers of meningococcal disease, reviewed the
information provided and elected to decline the vaccine.
Certain health care agencies and clinical training and service-learning sites may have
additional immunization requirements. In order to be eligible for clinical placements or
service-learning experiences, students must meet all College immunization require-
30 ments and any additional site requirements. In cases where the site does not pay for the
completion of additional immunization requirements, the student is responsible for
paying any associated fees. Without clearance of all College and site immunization
requirements, students may not be permitted to begin clinical or service-learning place-
ments, and therefore, may be unable to meet program requirements.
Inability to provide proof of immunization by the start of the first academic term of
enrollment (and any subsequent terms) will result in a late fee charge.
Additionally, all students are required to have a physical examination within one year of
admission to the college. Transfer students may submit a copy of their physical exami-
nation from the school they previously attended.
MCPHS works with Medifile, a confidential health information service. Medifile main-
tains and processes all student health records (including physical exams, medical history,
and required immunizations and titers) and monitors compliance with state law immu-
nization requirements. Students may contact Medifile: P.O. Box 92339, Southlake, TX
76092, or call 800.633.4345, e-mail: info@medifile.us. Neither Medifile nor MCPHS will
release student health information to anyone without the student’s written authorization.
All student health records are completely confidential. Medical information is released
only upon a student’s written request, court subpoena, or as required by law.
International Students
The international admission liaison officer in the College’s Admission Office serves as
the Designated School Official (DSO) and provides international students with advice
and assistance in meeting immigration requirements both before and after arrival in
the United States. The DSO also acts as a liaison between students and the Bureau of
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. International student visa questions can be
directed to 617.732.2278.
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Internships/Licensure/Certification
Pharmacy Programs
Regulations governing pharmacy interns and licensure vary among states (jurisdic-
tions) and countries, so students should contact the board of pharmacy of any jurisdic-
tion other than Massachusetts directly to ensure receipt of the latest regulations and
intern or licensure application materials. All Massachusetts Board Intern and Licensure
Forms are available through the Office of the Registrar.
The Massachusetts Board of Registration in Pharmacy, in keeping with the National
Association of Boards of Pharmacy guidelines, currently requires each pharmacy stu-
dent to complete 1500 clock hours of practical experience for licensure. The 1500 hours
is a combination of intern hours worked outside of the College and hours acquired
through the College’s experiential education program. This practical experience must
be gained under supervision of a registered pharmacist. Both the student (intern) and
the pharmacist (preceptor) must register with the state board prior to the intern’s accu-
mulation of internship hours.
To register as an intern a student must be enrolled in the College (or graduated) and
have achieved at least third-year standing (carry the appropriate year of graduation, and
be deficient in no more than six semester hours of the combined first and second years
of the program’s required courses). Intern hours must be documented, as specified on
the internship forms, and filed with the State Board prior to applying to sit for the state
licensure examination. 31
Students should inquire at the Office of the Registrar for information regarding intern-
ship or licensure application for any jurisdiction.
Dental Hygiene and Physician Assistant Studies Programs
The Registrar’s Office is responsible for clearing dental hygiene and physician assistant
students to take board examinations based on date of expected graduation and for cer-
tifying candidates for dental hygiene and physician assistant state licensure.
Residence Life (Boston)
The Office of Residence Life is dedicated to creating an atmosphere in which students can
complement their academic experience with further personal development outside the
classroom education. Students are encouraged to meet new people, participate in educa-
tional and social programming, share experiences, and get involved in the community.
Residents are exposed to civic responsibilities and to expectations of community life. The
cooperative effort of each resident student ensures that life in the residence halls is a posi-
tive learning experience, contributing to both personal and professional growth. Living
on campus provides each resident the opportunity to strengthen interpersonal skills and
enhance their awareness of differences. The Office of Residence Life provides a safe, clean,
and affordable living and learning environment.
For a description of the residence halls, see the Facilities section.
Sports, Recreation and Wellness (Boston)
The Department of Sports, Recreation and Wellness offers opportunities for all stu-
dents, faculty and staff to engage in recreational pursuits that provide opportunities for
personal growth and development.
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The base for all programs offered by the Department of Sports, Recreation and Wellness is
the Wellness Center. Located in the Kennedy Building at the Massachusetts College of Art,
the Wellness Center offers an array of nautilus, cardiovascular and free weight equipment,
as well as billiard and ping pong tables. The Wellness Center sponsors group exercise and
wellness classes such as kickboxing, pilates, yoga, and self-defense to meet campus needs.
The Department of Sports, Recreation and Wellness co-sponsors the Colleges of the
Fenway (COF) intramurals program which promotes team sports activities between
and among the six COF campuses. Students participate in recreational sports including
basketball, volleyball, flag football, and soccer (for both men and women). The COF
intramural program achieves a large university setting while still catering to the needs
of the diversity of each institution.
Student Activities and Orientation – Boston
The Office of Student Activities and Orientation supports student development
through involvement in and exposure to cultural, educational and social programming.
The Office provides opportunities for students to interact and develop skills that will
help them function in an increasingly diverse society.
The Office serves to enhance and provide balance to the academic mission of the college.
Through participation in co-curricular activities, students have the opportunity to practice
leadership, decision-making, and organizational skills. Increased communication and
32 interaction among students, faculty, staff and alumni helps to build a strong sense of com-
munity and enhances out-of classroom learning as well as overall student satisfaction.
The office coordinates programs that enhance and foster a campus environment that
recognizes, celebrates and values diversity of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, age, dis-
ability, sexual orientation and nationality. Students at MCPHS Boston are members of
the Colleges of the Fenway Consortium and are exposed to the resources at the other
five colleges in the area.
Orientation – Boston, Worcester, Manchester
The College holds mandatory orientation programs during the summer in Boston and
Worcester and in the fall in Manchester. Orientation provides an opportunity for stu-
dents to be introduced to the college, its facilities, faculty, staff and their new peers. The
mission of student Orientation is to prepare incoming students to be successful mem-
bers of the MCPHS community and beyond. Orientation programs emphasize academ-
ic excellence, community involvement and personal well being.
During the two day program for students, they are exposed to various offices and
resources on campus, interact with returning student orientation leaders and are
exposed to some of the opportunities that wait at MCPHS. Social activities help stu-
dents begin to form friendships and become familiar with some of the resources in the
local area. In Boston, the parent program runs one day and helps parents connect with
the College, learn about college resources and assist their student in transitioning to
MCPHS. The Worcester and Manchester campuses also have informative orientation
programs developed for the populations on those campuses.
Student Organizations
There are more than 40 recognized student organizations at the College that provide
the campus communities in Boston, Worcester, and Manchester with many options for
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activities and programming. The College encourages and promotes participation in
student organizations. Involvement in cocurricular programs and activities helps stu-
dents develop leadership skills which support the achievement of personal and profes-
sional goals. MCPHS recognizes, appreciates and supports the contributions made by
student organizations to enhance the quality of student life at the College.
The following is a list of current Recognized Student Organizations. The College wel-
comes new organizations; students wishing to operate an organization on campus are
required to complete the recognition process found in full detail in the Student
Handbook.
Boston Campus
Student Government Association
Student Government Association (SGA) functions as the voice for students and student
interests. All students of the College are considered members of this organization, and
all students have the opportunity to serve as class or organization representatives. SGA
serves as the “umbrella” organization from which all other student organizations stem.
SGA is charged with appropriating funds for the organizations and their activities and
for overseeing class and SGA elections. The Executive Officers of SGA are the president,
president-elect, secretary, treasurer, treasurer-elect, and Colleges of the Fenway liaison.
SGA holds bi-monthly meetings that are open to the entire student body.
Academy of Students of Pharmacy (ASP) 33
The Academy of Students of Pharmacy, an official subdivision of the American
Pharmaceutical Association, is a professional organization representing every phase of
the pharmacy profession and is a vital source of information to pharmacy students.
Academy of Tennis Players
Academy of Tennis Players or ATP is an organization that promotes wellness by playing
tennis. The goals of the group are to assist members in improving tennis skills and to
support physical and social growth within the MCPHS community.
Asian Student Association
The Asian Student Association was established with the goal of unifying the Asian stu-
dent population and providing a place where Asian students can build friendships and
community. The association encourages the Asian student population to experience
different Asian cultures by participating in its activities and events held throughout the
year. By developing a better understanding of the diversity within Asian culture, stu-
dents are better prepared to serve the community at large.
Black Student Union
The Black Student Union was formed to offer assistance to the Black student popula-
tion and to all individuals who find its services useful. Goals of the organization include
arranging tutorials, building up the Smith Minority Educational Advancement Loan
Fund, and eventually starting a new scholarship fund.
Campus Activities Board (CAB)
The Campus Activities Board is a student-run programming board which plans and over-
sees a diverse activities calendar for the MCPHS student body. From talking with agents
to cleaning up after events, this group supervises all aspects of event planning. The group
works hard to ensure that students at MCPHS have a fun and exciting college experience.
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The group consists of a 6-member executive board and a general assembly.
Colleges of the Fenwav Alliance (COFA)
The COF Alliance is a non-discriminating group that supports and promotes diversity of
sexuality. It welcomes any student under the COF umbrella whether lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, intersex, undefined, or ally. The group exists for the purpose of social, politi-
cal, and educational projects on the local, state, and national levels. The Alliance strives to
create a safe space for all COF students through education of its members.
The Dispenser, The College Newspaper
The Dispenser was founded by a group of students in May 1975 to provide information
and encourage free expression among students, faculty and administration. The
Dispenser is published on a regular basis during the academic year. Students are needed
to participate in all phases of production of the newspaper.
Golf Club
The Golf Club is designed to give MCPHS students the opportunity to compete and exer-
cise while playing the game of golf. Playing golf offers students a healthy way to engage in
an extracurricular activity and help students maintain a good balance between activities
and schoolwork.
Graduate Student Association (GSA)
34 The purpose of the GSA is to identify and protect the rights of graduate students,
advance their interests and provide a forum for public debate. The GSA assists graduate
students in the academic and social aspects of graduate student life. In addition, the
GSA promotes graduate student participation in College affairs, and serves as a liaison
between graduate students, faculty and MCPHS administration. Finally, the GSA fosters
effective communication and cooperation among undergraduate students, graduate
students, faculty, staff, and other members of the community.
Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter
The Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter serves to support societal development by
helping our neighbors receive adequate shelter. The chapter’s primary functions are
building, fundraising, and education. The chapter participates in local builds, organizes
fundraising activities on campus to support our local affiliate as well as our Collegiate
Challenge alternative spring break trips.
Health Psychology Club
The purpose of the Health Psychology Club is to help educate its members and the school
population at large in matters pertaining to the practice, goals or developments in the sci-
ence of psychology, specifically the field of health psychology, and other such related
health fields. The Health Psychology Club promotes the program of health psychology at
the College and works to further educate members of important post graduation issues.
Indian Student Organization
The Indian Student Organization (ISO) exists to encourage interaction among the
Indian community at the College and to address and promote awareness of issues of
concern to those of Indian background. Membership is open to everyone.
Muslim Student Association
The Muslim Student Association was established to promote understanding of Islam
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among Muslim and non-Muslim students. Its goals are to enhance the goodwill and
friendship between Muslims and non-Muslims; to involve Muslim students in religious
activities such as prayers, celebration of Islamic occasions, meetings and discussions; to
help Muslim students both educationally and socially; to make Islam better understood
by Muslim students; and to organize religious as well as social activities.
National Community Pharmacist Student Association (NCPSA)
The National Community Pharmacist Student Association provides a forum for stu-
dents to learn about the opportunities available in independent pharmacy practice.
Outing Club
The activities of this club include everything from winter sports, such as skiing and indoor
rock climbing, to fall and spring activities, such as rafting, camping and hiking trips.
Physician Assistant Student Society (PASS)
The activities of PASS are intended to foster the personal and professional development
of students enrolled in the Physician Assistant Studies program. Educational mentor-
ing, community outreach and professional development, are major group activities.
Upper-level students serve as peer mentors for more junior students in an effort to
facilitate the mastery of the knowledge and skills essential for entry to the profession.
Community outreach involves a newsletter, invited speakers, and sponsorship of ser-
vice-based learning experiences. The professional development of each student is
accomplished through a series of seminars on practice-related issues and mentoring 35
experiences involving practicing PAs in Boston and the surrounding area.
Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society
Phi Lambda Sigma is a national Greek letter honor society formed to honor and recog-
nize those who have excelled in leadership and service to the college community, the
pharmaceutical community, and the community at large, as well as those who have
made significant contributions in the advancement of pharmacy. Sigma chapter was
chartered in 1987.
Polish Student Association (PolSA)
The Polish Student Association or PolSA provides support for representatives of the
MCPHS community who identify with or interested in Polish culture. From education-
al programs to social gatherings the group welcomes all members of campus to cele-
brate Polish history, traditions and culture.
Premedical Society
The Premedical Society was founded in 1999, for the purpose of assisting and advancing
students interested in applying to medical, dental, optometry, podiatry or veterinary
schools. The Premedical Society is a student run organization that works in conjunction
with the Pre-Health Professional Advisory Committee, composed of a diverse group of
faculty, who assist students in various aspects of preparation for medical school such as
completing required coursework at MCPHS, Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT)
preparation, and the application process. The Premedical Society participates in various
activities including school events, community service activities and professional projects.
Radiologic Science Club
The purpose of the Radiologic Science Club is to promote a sense of unity and shared
vision for the Radiologic Science students within the greater MCPHS community, to
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participate with other MCPHS clubs and organizations in various college events and
activities, and to instill the desire for life long learning and professional development.
MCPHS Christian Fellowship
The MCPHS Christian Fellowship is a student led group that exists to provide an open
forum for discussion about the personal life and claims of Jesus Christ and to strength-
en one another in the understanding of the Christian faith. The group encourages dis-
cussion and exploration of issues of spirituality and is a resource to other students
regarding dialogue about spiritual issues. The group holds regular meetings and spon-
sors various activities throughout the academic year.
Residence Hall Council
The Residence Hall Council consists of six resident students elected by the residents of
Fennell Hall and the director of Residence Life who serves as non-voting chair of the
council. The council meets regularly to deal with issues related to social activities and
hall governance.
Rho Chi Honor Society
Rho Chi Honor Society is a national honor society and member of the Association of
College Honor Societies. It was founded in 1922, with chapters in all of the pharmacy
colleges in the United States. It is strictly an honor society—recognizing, rewarding and
encouraging superior scholarly attainment. Membership is limited to upperclass phar-
36 macy students of outstanding scholarship and character. Psi Chapter of the Rho Chi
Society was chartered at the College in 1939.
Roller Hockey Club
The Roller Hockey Club's purpose is to enhance student life by providing a safe and
enjoyable atmosphere while promoting well being through exercise. Roller Hockey
requires both skill and thought and provides a source of friendly competition. Players
of all skill levels are welcomed and encouraged to participate.
Sigma Phi Alpha
Sigma Phi Alpha is a National Honor Society for dental hygienists that was established
to recognize scholarship, service and character among the graduating students.
Membership in the Pi Chapter is awarded to 10% of the students graduating in dental
hygiene (Associate, Baccalaureate, Degree Completion) who are selected by the faculty.
Signa, The College Yearbook
Signa is a pictorial review of students and activities at the College. Students are cor-
dially invited to assist in producing this annual publication. Interested students should
contact the Office of Student Activities.
Student Alumni Association
The student alumni association seeks to build bridges between students and alumni.
The loyalty of alumni is founded in their undergraduate experience. The Student
Alumni Association hopes to create unique opportunities for meaningful dialogue and
shared experiences between, students, alumni and administrators.
Student American Dental Hygienists Association (SADHA)
Students are recognized in a separate category of membership in the American Dental
Hygienists Association. This membership involves students within an organization that
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is dedicated to building the moral, ethical and educational basis of the profession of
dental hygiene. The Association provides opportunities for students to interface with
other practicing dental hygienists locally and throughout the country and to participate
in activities affecting the profession
Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists
The mission of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences student
society is to make students aware of pharmacy practice in health systems; provide infor-
mation to students about career directions and credentials needed for pharmacy prac-
tice in health systems; and encourage student membership and participation in the
state society as well as post-graduation involvement.
Vietnamese Student Association
The Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) was formed in order to promote goodwill,
friendship and cultural exchanges. It also serves as a means for Vietnamese students to
befriend one another, to learn more about themselves and the Vietnamese culture, and
to help those with either language or academic problems.
Womyn’s Interest Network (WIN)
Womyn’s Interest Network (WIN) is representative of all women. The intention of this
organization is to provide support for women in the MCPHS community. This is
accomplished through positive sharing and building of social, cultural and educational
issues. Our organization is open to the entire campus population. 37
Pharmacy Fraternities (Boston Campus)
Alpha Zeta Omega
Alpha Zeta Omega, founded in 1919, is a pharmaceutical fraternity composed of phar-
macists and undergraduates in pharmacy selected on the basis of character, fellowship
and scholarship. The objectives of the fraternity are to promote the profession of phar-
macy and to bring together a body of professionals who, by diligent maintenance of
ethical ideals, have proven a credit to their chosen profession.
Kappa Epsilon
Kappa Epsilon was founded in 1921. Alpha Tau Chapter was installed March 31, 1989.
This professionally oriented fraternity is dedicated to uniting students in pharmacy by
stimulating a desire for high scholarship, fostering a professional consciousness, and
providing a bond of lasting loyalty, interest and friendship.
Kappa Psi
Kappa Psi, founded in 1879, is the oldest and largest pharmaceutical fraternity. It is a
professionally oriented social order that brings together pharmacy students for the
mutual benefit of all its members; the inculcation of industry, sobriety, fellowship and
high ideals; the fostering of scholarship and research in pharmacy; and the advance-
ment of the community through professional services. Its chapters are limited to col-
leges of pharmacy holding membership in the American Association of Colleges of
Pharmacy. Mu Chapter was founded at the College in 1907.
Lambda Kappa Sigma
Lambda Kappa Sigma was established at MCPHS on October 14, 1913 and it is the oldest
fraternity for women in pharmacy. The mission of the fraternity is to promote the profes-
sion of pharmacy among women and advance women within the profession. The frater-
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nity is dedicated to developing the important intellectual, leadership, and professional
skills that its members need to maximize their potential and continue to strive beyond
their personal best. Chapter activities include professional projects, social events as well as
participation in regional and national conventions. Individuals and chapters are recog-
nized annually for excellence in academics, community service, leadership, and profes-
sional achievement. In addition to local scholarships, the fraternity offers its members
numerous grants through the LKS Educational Trust. One of the greatest privileges of
membership in LKS are the friendships established which last a lifetime. Membership in
LKS greatly enhances campus experiences and professional career development.
Phi Delta Chi
Phi Delta Chi was organized in 1883 as the first professional fraternity of pharmacy found-
ed by pharmacists. Eta Chapter was established at MCPHS in 1902. The motto of this frater-
nity, “Each Needs the Help of the Other,” exemplifies the unfailing helpfulness of the
brothers toward each other and the willingness to follow the purpose of the fraternity as
originally expounded, “The object of this association shall be to advance the science of
pharmacy and its allied interests and to foster and promote a fraternal spirit among its
members.” Eta Chapter sponsors an active schedule of professional projects and social func-
tions throughout the year. A continuing scholarship program developed by, or in memory
of, distinguished alumni brothers supports deserving active members of the chapter.
Worcester Campus
38 Student Government Association (SGA)
The Student Government Association was established to provide a voice for students and
student interests. SGA serves as the umbrella organization from which all other student
organizations stem. The SGA is responsible for appropriating funds for the organiza-
tions and their activities. SGA sponsors various educational and social community activ-
ities. The executive officers of the SGA are president, vice president, secretary and
treasurer. SGA holds bi-weekly meetings that are open to the student community.
American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Students of Pharmacy (APhA-ASP)
The mission of the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Students of
Pharmacy (APhA-ASP) is to be the collective voice of student pharmacists, to provide
opportunities for professional growth, and to envision and actively promote the future
of pharmacy. The APhA-ASP represents over 19,000 student members in chapters at
every school and college of pharmacy throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
Worcester Student Society of Health System Pharmacy (ASHP)
The mission of the MCPHS-Worcester student society is to make students aware of
pharmacy practice in health systems; provide information to students about career
directions in and credentials needed for pharmacy practice in health systems; and
encourage membership and participation in the state society and ASHP as a student
and upon graduation.
Asian Student Association (ASA)
The Asian Student Association is organized to promote cooperation amongst profes-
sionals in an educational and community environment; provide an opportunity for the
sharing and learning of Vietnamese history, culture, and traditions through various reg-
ular programs and activities; promote participation in community programs and activ-
ities, build a strong sense of responsibility amongst its members toward society and
promote harmony with other Asian communities.
STUDENT SERVICES
Black Student Union (BSU)
The Black Student Union was organized to celebrate and honor the culture, history and
diversity of the African Diaspora. The organization enhances the MCPHS community
by sponsoring many cultural, educational and social events.
Chess Club/Game Club
The Chess Club tries to enhance student life by providing a fun and exciting diversion from
the academic life of the student body by participating in chess and other board games.
D.A.M.A.G.E Club (Gaming)
This organization is known as “The Digital Arts, Media and Gaming Element” (DAM-
AGE). The purpose of this organization shall be to enhance student life and provide
stress relief by promoting the common leisurely interests of digital photography, graph-
ic arts, video production, gaming and movies in the MCPHS community.
Equestrian Club
The purpose of the MCPHS Equestrian Club is to promote an active network for horse
enthusiasts while providing a learning environment focusing on equine care and man-
agement. and to provide facility contacts for students who are interested in taking riding
lessons with the coordination of off campus events (i.e. barn visits, clinics, horse shows).
Indian Student Organization (ISO)
The Indian Student Association exists to promote an understanding of Indian culture, 39
history, and traditions. Promotion of these ideas is demonstrated through various regu-
lar programming and activities.
The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)
The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) represents independent
community pharmacies and independent pharmacists in the U.S. NCPA is committed
to helping pharmacy students by providing contact with pharmacy owners ready for a
transfer of ownership, teaching about financing options, and assistance in developing
niche markets in patient care services.
National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
This chapter’s purpose is to promote development of skills that students will need as
responsible and accountable nursing professionals. This association helps develop stu-
dents who are prepared to lead in the nursing profession in the future.
Phi Lambda Sigma
The purpose of Phi Lamda Sigma, also known as the National Pharmacy Leadership
Society, is to promote the development of leadership qualities, especially among phar-
macy students. By peer recognition, the society encourages participation in all pharma-
cy activities.
Racquetball Club
The purpose of the Racquetball Club is to promote health through activity, teamwork,
and networking. The overall function of the Racquetball Club is to provide valuable
activities among professionals in an educational and community environment.
Republican Pharmacy Student Association
The purpose of the organization is to examine public policy issues relating to Health
STUDENT SERVICES
Services and Pharmacy through a variety of workshops, speakers and events. The orga-
nization is committed to creating an open dialogue focusing on social and policy issues.
Rho Chi Honor Society
Rho Chi is the academic National Honor Society in Pharmacy. The Rho Chi Society
encourages and recognizes excellence in intellectual achievement and advocates critical
inquiry in all aspects of pharmacy. The Society further encourages high standards of
conduct and character and fosters fellowship among its members. The fundamental
objective of Rho Chi is to promote the advancement of the pharmaceutical sciences
through the encouragement and recognition of scholarship.
Running Club
The intention of the club is to provide a non-academic means of bringing together students,
faculty, and staff with the common interest of running as an exercise of physical fitness.
Ski Club
The purpose of the Ski Club is to promote winter activities which include sports like
skiing and snowboarding.
The Sports Club
The sports club was established to provide MCPHS Worcester Students with the oppor-
tunity to participate in structured team sports by participating in various Worcester
40 recreational leagues, including indoor soccer, Coed Softball and basketball.
Tennis Club
The purpose of the Tennis Club is to promote health, relaxation, teamwork, network-
ing, and valuable activities among professionals in an educational and community envi-
ronment.
Manchester Campus Student Organizations
Student Government Association (SGA)
The Student Government Association was established to provide a voice for students and
student interests. SGA serves as the umbrella organization from which all other student
organizations stem. The SGA is responsible for appropriating funds for the organiza-
tions and their activities. SGA sponsors various educational and social community activ-
ities. The executive officers of the SGA are president, vice president, secretary and
treasurer. SGA holds bi-weekly meetings that are open to the student community.
Student Chapter of the American Academy of Physician Assistants
The SAAPA chapter was established as a student society within their professional orga-
nization and allows students representation at the House of Delegates. Educational
mentoring, community outreach and professional development are the society’s
intended goals. The professional development of each student is accomplished through
a series of seminars on practice-related issues and mentoring experiences involving
practicing PA’s in Manchester and the surrounding area.
American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Students of Pharmacy (APhA-ASP)
The mission of the American Pharmacists Association Academy of Students of
Pharmacy (APhA-ASP) is to be the collective voice of student pharmacists, to provide
opportunities for professional growth, and to envision and actively promote the future
of pharmacy. The APhA-ASP represents over 19,000 student members in chapters at
STUDENT SERVICES
every school and college of pharmacy throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
Worcester Student Society of Health System Pharmacy (ASHP)
The mission of the MCPHS–Worcester student society is to make students aware of
pharmacy practice in health systems; provide information to students about career
directions in and credentials needed for pharmacy practice in health systems; and
encourage membership and participation in the state society and ASHP as a student
and upon graduation.
Phi Lambda Sigma
The purpose of Phi Lambda Sigma, also known as the National Pharmacy Leadership
Society, is to promote the development of leadership qualities, especially among phar-
macy students. By peer recognition, the society encourages participation in all pharma-
cy activities.
Rho Chi Honor Society
Rho Chi is the academic National Honor Society in Pharmacy. The Rho Chi Society
encourages and recognizes excellence in intellectual achievement and advocates critical
inquiry in all aspects of pharmacy. The Society further encourages high standards of con-
duct and character and fosters fellowship among its members. The fundamental objective
of Rho Chi is to promote the advancement of the pharmaceutical sciences through the
encouragement and recognition of scholarship.
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Admission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ADMISSION
Application Request
Freshmen and transfer candidates are encouraged to apply on-line at www.mcphs.edu
Request for an application form to MCPHS is available by calling the Admission Office
at 800.225.5506. Requests must indicate whether the application is intended for fresh-
men, transfer, post-baccalaureate, certificate, or graduate admission. Indicate the pro-
gram of interest.
Common Application
Students also can apply to MCPHS using The Common Application. MCPHS is a
member of this organization. The Common Application can be completed online at
https://app.commonapp.org/. Once completed online or in print, copies of the
Application for Undergraduate Admission are sent directly to the College. Equal con-
sideration is given to applicants using the Common Application as well as the College’s
own admission application.
The Common Application is a not-for-profit organization that serves students by pro-
viding an admission application—online and in print—that students may submit to
42 participating colleges and universities.
General Information
A complete list of specific application requirements is found under each of the follow-
ing headings:
• Freshmen Admission
• Transfer Admission
• Post-baccalaureate and Graduate Admission
• International Admission
• Certificate Admission
General Admission Policies
General MCPHS admission policies and application procedures that apply to all appli-
cants are stated below.
• An application for admission must be complete to be evaluated. An application is con-
sidered complete when the Admission Office has received the completed Admission
Application, all required credentials and the non-refundable application fee.
• Only official, current credentials are accepted.
• All credentials must be sent directly from the issuing agency to the Admission
Office at the campus where the program to which you are applying is offered.
• A new application, complete with credentials, must be submitted each time a can-
didate re-applies for admission to the College.
• Preference is given to candidates whose application file is complete and received by
the priority deadline. However, applications will continue to be reviewed until all
available spaces are filled.
• Interviews are required for transfer applicants applying to the third year of the
Doctor of Pharmacy program (Boston) who have met or plan to complete all
required preprofessional courses prior to May 1; Physician Assistant Studies pro-
gram (Boston and Manchester) and the Accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy program
ADMISSION
(Worcester and Manchester). These interviews are by invitation only. Candidates
who are invited are contacted by mail directly by the Admission Office.
• Upon notification of acceptance, all students are required to pay a non-refundable
enrollment deposit to secure a place in the entering class. The deposit must be in
US dollars, in the form of a money order or check drawn on a US bank and made
payable to MCPHS. The College does not accept cash. The deposit must be
received by the specified deadline and is credited in full to the tuition cost of the
first term of enrollment. Deposit amounts and deadlines vary according to campus
and program and are specified in the letter of acceptance.
Tests and Testing Agencies
FOR: SAT, AP, CLEP, TOEFL, and GRE
CONTACT: Educational Testing Service
Princeton, NJ 08541
609.921.9000
www.ets.org
MCPHS code # for all ETS tests is 3512
FOR: ACT
CONTACT: ACT National Office
P.O. Box 168
Iowa City, IA 52243-0168
319.337.1000 FAX: (319) 339-3021 43
www.act.org
MCPHS code # for ACT tests is 1860
Priority Dates and Campus Mailing Addresses
MCPHS establishes priority dates for all academic programs. If space permits, the
College continues to accept and review applications beyond the dates listed.
Notification about admission decisions is on a “rolling basis.”
Boston Campus
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Admission Office
179 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
617.732.2850 FAX: 617.732.2118
Freshmen Admission Priority Date
Early Action – November 1
Regular Admission – February 1
Undergraduate Transfer Admission Priority Date
All programs (except fourth-year entry Physician Assistant Studies) – February 1
Physician Assistant Studies–Boston (fourth-year entry) – December 1
Post-baccalaureate Programs Priority Date
Certificate in Dental Hygiene – February 1
Bachelor of Science (second degree) in Radiologic Sciences – February 1
Online Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene completion program – August 1
ADMISSION
Advanced Imaging Certificate Programs Priority Date
September Admission – August 1
January Admission – November 1
Summer Admission – April 1
Non-Traditional PharmD Program Priority Date – July 1
Graduate Admission Priority Deadline
Master of Science in Drug Discovery and Development – July 1
Master of Science in Drug Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy – July 1
Master of Science/PhD in Medicinal Chemistry – February 1
Master of Science/PhD in Pharmaceutical/Industrial Pharmacy – February 1
Master of Science/PhD in Pharmacology – February 1
Worcester Campus
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Admission Office
19 Foster Street
Worcester, MA 01608
508.890.8855 FAX: 508.890.7987
Accelerated PharmD program – February 1
44 Postbaccalaureate Bachelor of Science in Nursing – October 1
Online Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene completion program – August 1
Manchester Campus
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Admission Office
1260 Elm Street
Manchester, NH 03101-1305
603.314.0301 FAX: 603.314.0303
Master of Physician Assistant Studies – October 1
Accelerated PharmD program* – February 1
*Satellite program of the Worcester campus. Mail your PharmD application to the
Worcester campus
Online Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene completion program – August 1
Freshmen Admission (Boston Campus Only)
Requirements
Candidates with above average grades in a solid college preparatory program are given
preference. An applicant’s program of study must include at least 16 units of course-
work in the following subject areas:
• four units of English
• three units of mathematics (algebra I and II; geometry)
• two units of social sciences (including one in history)
• two units of laboratory science (one each in biology and chemistry)
• five units of additional college preparatory courses
ADMISSION
Freshmen – Early Action
Candidates with solid academic records who have decided that MCPHS is a “top choice”
college are encouraged to apply for “early action.” Applicants must submit the application
and all required materials by November 1. The Admission Office makes decisions on
Early Action applications by December 15. Early Action is open to prospective freshmen
only. Accepted students have until May 1 to respond to the College’s offer of admission.
Application
An application for freshman admission is reviewed when the file is complete. To be
considered complete, the freshman applicant’s file must contain all of the following:
• Completed application;
• Payment of the $70.00 non-refundable application fee;
• Official high school transcript(s) from all secondary schools attended, including
most recent grades (seniors must include a listing of senior courses), or official
GED test scores;
• High school profile (obtainable through the guidance department);
• Official transcripts from colleges or universities attended, if applicable;
• Official reports of standardized test scores: SAT I or ACT; TOEFL, if applicable;
• Two letters of recommendation (one from a teacher, preferably mathematics or
science; and one from a guidance counselor);
• One written essay (500 words, describing the candidate’s basis for interest in
MCPHS and the selected program of study). The essay is also required when using
the Common Application. 45
Transcripts
Transcripts must clearly indicate all credits and grades received and indicate coursework
currently in progress. All transcripts must be official and presented in a sealed envelope
with the institution’s stamp or a college/university official’s signature across the closure.
Photocopies and hand-carried documents not in a sealed, stamped envelope are not
accepted. They must be received by the Admission Office no later than July 15, 2007.
All deposited students are expected to submit a final high school transcript by July 15,
2007. The diploma awarded and the date of the award must be clearly indicated on the
final transcript.
Standardized Tests
Freshman applicants are required to submit official reports of standardized test scores
as follows:
• Applicants for freshman admission are required to submit official test scores for
either the SAT I: Reasoning Test or ACT Assessment;
• Candidates for whom English is not their primary spoken language are required to
take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and achieve a minimum
score of 213 (computer-based), 79 (internet-based), or 550 (written). This test
requirement may be waived on an individual basis for applicants who have attended
all four years of high school in the United States (exclusive of ESL courses).
Official score reports must be sent directly to the Admission Office from the testing agency.
Advanced Course Credit
Freshmen may be awarded a limited amount of MCPHS course equivalency credit in trans-
fer for AP (Advanced Placement) courses, IB (International Baccalaureate) courses, and/or
ADMISSION
college coursework taken during high school. Specific policies that govern MCPHS transfer
credit equivalency are explained in detail in the Transfer Admission section of this catalog.
Delayed Enrollment for Accepted Students
Students who are accepted for freshman admission may request approval to delay
enrollment (Deferral) for one full academic year. To do so they must:
• Submit a written request to the Admission Office;
• Promise, in writing, that they will not attend any other college of university during
the deferral period.
MCPHS reserves the right to deny requests for deferral. If a request for deferral is approved,
the candidate must pay a $500 non-refundable enrollment deposit. This deposit will reserve
a place in the class starting in the fall of the following academic year. If the student enrolls at
that time, the deposit will be credited in full towards the first semester tuition.
Students are cancelled from the accepted applicant pool if:
• They are denied deferral and choose not to enroll at the College in the fall for
which they were admitted; or
• They defer but do not enroll in the fall of the academic year following the deferral
period.
Students who are cancelled from the accepted applicant pool must forfeit the $500
46 enrollment deposit and their accepted student status.
Transfer Admission (Boston, Worcester, or Manchester)
NOTE: All candidates must refer to the General Information section for additional infor-
mation including interviews, mailing address and deadlines.
Candidates for transfer admission have completed an equivalent of one or more semes-
ters (a minimum of 12 semester hours) of college or university level courses and are
applying for admission to one of the MCPHS undergraduate (e.g., BS in Dental Hygiene
completion), certificate, or first professional degree (e.g., PharmD or Boston’s Physician
Assistant Studies) programs. This includes applicants to these programs who have one or
more earned degree(s).
Post-baccalaureate Programs
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Worcester)
• Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences (Boston)
• Certificate in Dental Hygiene (Boston)
• Master of Physician Assistant Studies (Manchester–spring)
Advanced Imaging Certificates for Licensed Radiologic Technologists
• Cardiovascular Interventional Technology (CVIT)
• Computed Tomography (CT)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Mammography
• Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Boston)
Requirements
Candidates for transfer admission must have a cumulative academic grade point average
of at least 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale attained at an accredited college or university.
ADMISSION
Preference is given to candidates who demonstrate:
• Consistent academic performance in a full-time program with above average
grades in mathematics and science without having to withdraw or repeat courses;
• Ability to articulate clearly, in a written essay, reasons for their choice of program
of study at MCPHS.
Application
An application for transfer admission is reviewed when the file is complete. To be con-
sidered complete, the transfer applicant’s file must contain all of the following:
• Completed application;
• Payment of the $70.00 non-refundable application fee;
• Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, including those out-
side the US;
• Official high school transcript(s) or official GED test scores (see below);
• Official reports of standardized test scores, if applicable (see below);
• Two letters of recommendation (see below);
• Written essay (500-word essay describing the candidate’s basis for interest in
MCPHS and the selected program of study). The essay is also required when using
the Common Application.
• Students applying to the Physician Assistant Studies Program for entry in Manchester
or into the first professional year of the program (fourth year of the BS program) in
Boston must submit application through CASPA (www.caspaonline.org).
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Transcripts
Transcripts must clearly indicate all credits and grades received and indicate coursework
currently in progress. All transcripts must be official and presented in a sealed envelope
with the institution’s stamp or a college/university official’s signature across the closure.
Photocopies and hand-carried documents not in a sealed, stamped envelope are not
accepted. They must be received by the Admission Office no later than July 15, 2007.
Standardized Tests
Applications for transfer admission are required to submit official reports of standard-
ized test scores as indicated below:
• Candidates who have completed fewer than 30 semester or 45 quarter hours of
college or university credit are required to submit official score reports of either
the SAT or ACT Assessment.
• Candidates for whom English is not their primary spoken language are required to
take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and achieve a minimum
score of 213 (computer based), 79 (internet-based) or 550 (written). This test
requirement may be waived on an individual basis for applicants who have attended
all four years of high school in the United States (exclusive of ESL courses) or have an
earned degree (bachelor or higher) from a U.S. college or university.
• Official score reports must be sent directly to the Admission Office from the
appropriate testing agency.
Recommendations
Candidates for transfer admission must submit two letters of recommendation. For
candidates currently attending a college or university (full-time or part-time), both rec-
ommendations must be from professors (preferably mathematics or science; a recom-
mendation from their academic advisor may substitute for one). Candidates who are
not enrolled in college of university courses may substitute work supervisors, although
ADMISSION
at least one faculty recommendation is preferred.
Interview
Interviews are required for transfer applicants applying to the Doctor of Pharmacy program
who intend to enter the first professional year (Year 3); Physician Assistant Studies program
(Boston and Manchester) and the Accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy program (Worcester
and Manchester). These interviews are by invitation only. Candidates who are invited are
contacted by mail directly by the Admission Office.
Although interviews are not required of candidates applying to other undergraduate pro-
grams, all candidates are encouraged to attend one of the several on-campus information
sessions, meet with an admission counselor, and tour the College. To arrange an appoint-
ment or a tour, interested candidates should call the Admission Office at 800.225.5506.
Articulation Agreements
MCPHS has agreements with two professional colleges that offer a seamless pathway from
study in the Premedical and Health Studies major at the College to enrollment at the New
England College of Optometry (for the degree of Doctor of Optometry) or the Kirksville
College of Osteopathic Medicine/ A.T. Still University (for the degree of Doctor of
Osteopathic Medicine). Prospective freshmen should speak with an admission counselor
at the College about prerequisites for admission into the Premedical and Health Studies
major for these dual-degree programs.
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Transfer of Credit
Candidates who are accepted as transfer students can receive a limited number of
course credits in transfer. Please refer to Residency Requirements in the section on
Academic Policies and Procedures. Transfer credit is not awarded for life experience or
work experience. Transfer credit can be achieved through:
• Coursework taken prior to enrollment at other colleges and universities;
• Successful passing of AP and/or CLEP examinations (see below);
• A passing grade on MCPHS administered challenge examination(s);
• IB (International Baccalaureate) examinations.
Transfer credit for professional coursework is very limited and is awarded on a case-by-
case basis through special petition to the dean of the school in which the program is
offered. All petitions must be processed through the Admission Office and initiated by
August 1 prior to fall enrollment or by January 1 if entering in the spring semester.
Policies that determine the amount of transfer credit awarded and that identify courses
accepted in transfer vary among programs. Candidates interested in transfer credit
should contact the Admission Office about their particular program of interest.
The Admission Office does a thorough transfer credit evaluation on all transcripts in a
candidate’s file during the application review process. Accepted students receive a writ-
ten Transfer Credit Evaluation in their acceptance package. Courses considered for
transfer credit must:
• Be comparable in breadth and depth to those in the pre-professional phase of the
specific program to which the candidate is applying. Comparability is determined
by the Admission Office in collaboration with the Office of the Registrar, school
deans, program directors, and faculty in related discipline(s);
• Have been successfully completed with a grade of C (2.0) or better;
ADMISSION
• Have been completed within the last ten years at the time of enrollment. This
restriction is limited to courses in the area of mathematics and the natural, physi-
cal and behavioral sciences.
AP (Advanced Placement) Examination results are accepted in transfer for selected
coursework. Students must achieve a score of 4 or better on an AP Examination for
transfer credit to be awarded. Credit in transfer for AP coursework is limited to 18
semester hours of credit.
CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) results are accepted in transfer for select
subject matter. Candidates must receive a score of 50 or better per subject to be award-
ed CLEP credit. Transfer is limited to 18 CLEP credits and the examination(s) must be
taken before or during the student’s first semester of enrollment at MCPHS. Those who
achieve a score of less than 50 may not repeat the examination and must take the
course. CLEP is an opportunity for students whose coursework in comparable but not
otherwise transferable (e.g., exceeds the 10 year limit; earned grade is below C) and
others who have not taken coursework but feel they have comparable knowledge.
IBO (International Baccalaureate) courses will be accepted for transfer credit for selected
coursework (limit of 18 credits). Students must achieve a score of 5 or better on an HL
(high level) IBO exam. Transfer credits are limited to exams for English, Language, biol-
ogy, and the Arts.
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Candidates who desire to receive credit based on AP and CLEP Examinations must
arrange for official test score results to be sent directly from ETS (Educational Testing
Service) to the Admission Office in Boston (Worcester for Accelerated PharmD and
Worcester nursing candidates only). A complete list of the AP and CLEP Examinations
and the corresponding MCPHS courses for which transfer of credit is allowed is avail-
able upon request through the Admission Office.
Information on MCPHS Challenge Examinations is in “Credit by Examination” in the
Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog.
Petition for Additional Transfer Credit
A petition for additional credit is included in all transfer acceptance packages. Additional
forms are available in the Admission Office. Accepted students who, after receipt of their
Transfer Credit Evaluation, wish to request further review must submit a completed
petition with required documentation to the Admission Office prior to or during the
first two weeks of their first semester of enrollment at the College. All petitions are initi-
ated and processed through the Admission Office.
Graduate Admission
NOTE: All candidates must refer to the General Information section for additional infor-
mation including interviews, mailing address and deadlines.
Applications are accepted for the following graduate and post-baccalaureate programs:
Graduate Programs
• Graduate Studies (MS or PhD) in Chemistry, Pharmaceutics/Industrial Pharmacy,
or Pharmacology (Boston)
• Master of Science in Drug Discovery and Development (Boston)
ADMISSION
• Master of Science in Drug Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy (Boston)
• Non-traditional Doctor of Pharmacy (NTPD)
Requirements
Note: Additional program specific requirements can be found in the individual program
descriptions in this catalog.
Candidates for admission to all graduate or post-baccalaureate programs must have:
• An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
• An earned master’s degree in a related field for those applying to a PhD program
within the Division of Graduate Studies;
• A minimum TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 213 (com-
puter-based), 79 (internet-based), or 550 (written) is required of all candidates for
whom English is not their primary spoken language. This test requirement may be
waived on an individual basis for applicants who have attended all four years of high
school in the United States (exclusive of ESL courses) or have an earned degree (bach-
elor or higher) from a U.S. college or university.
Preference is given to those who have:
• An overall GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale) with consistent performance of 3.0 or
better in pre-requisite courses and other subjects related to the major field of study;
• Minimum GRE (Graduate Record Examination/General Test) scores of 1100 total
50 Verbal and Quantitative and 3.5 in the Analytical Writing Section for Graduate
Studies programs;
• Volunteer, research or work experience related to the major field of study.
Application
An application for graduate or post-baccalaureate admission is reviewed when the file is
complete. To be considered complete, the applicant’s file must contain all of the following:
• Completed application;
• Payment of the $70.00, non-refundable application fee;
• Official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, including those out-
side the US (for NTPD applicants, only the transcript from the college at which
the BPharm was earned is required);
• Official reports of GRE and TOEFL scores, if applicable;
• Two letters of recommendation from faculty or work/research supervisors, which
solidly support the candidate’s ability to complete graduate-level work successfully
in the chosen discipline (only one letter is required for NTPD applicants);
• Written personal statement/biographical sketch which demonstrates ability to
clearly articulate career goals, reasons for choice of program of study at MCPHS,
and insight into personal strengths and weaknesses;
• Resume of all professional work experience, additional professional and commu-
nity service activities, and any continuing education courses completed within the
past three years;
• A completed and signed Criminal Record Release Authorization (only candidates
for admission to Master of Physician Assistant Studies program (Manchester). A
form is included with the application.
• A copy of a pharmacy license is required for NTPD students.
Candidates with international credentials must refer to the section on International
Admission in this catalog.
ADMISSION
Transcripts
Transcripts must clearly indicate all credits and grades received and indicate course-
work currently in progress. Degree(s) or diploma(s) that have been received, dates
awarded, and major courses of study must be clearly noted.
All transcripts must be official and presented in a sealed envelope with the institution’s
stamp or a college/university official’s signature on the closure. Photocopies and hand-
carried documents not in a sealed, stamped envelope are not accepted.
Standardized Tests
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (General Test) is required only for applicants
applying to the following programs:
• Graduate Studies (MS or PhD) in Chemistry, Pharmaceutics/Industrial Pharmacy,
or Pharmacology;
• Master of Science in Drug Discovery and Development;
• Master of Science in Drug Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy.
Scores more than five years old are not accepted and the test must be retaken.
Applicants to the MS-only programs (listed last above) are not required to take the
GRE if they have been out of school for more than five years. All scores must be sent
directly to MCPHS from the testing agency (ETS).
Candidates for whom English is not their primary spoken language are required to take 51
the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and achieve a minimum score of
213 (computer-based), 79 (internet-based), or 550 (written). This test requirement may
be waived on an individual basis for applicants who have attended all four years of high
school in the United States (exclusive of ESL courses) or have an earned degree (bache-
lor or higher) from a U.S. college or university.
Recommendations
Letters of recommendation must be sent from the recommender directly to the Admission
Office in a sealed envelope with the recommender’s signature over the closure. Personal
copies, photocopies or hand-delivered recommendations that are not in individual sealed,
stamped/signed envelopes are not acceptable.
Interview
Interviews are required for applicants to the Master of Physician Assistant Studies pro-
gram (Manchester and Boston). These interviews are by invitation only. Candidates
who are invited are contacted by mail directly by the Admission Office.
Graduate Transfer of Credit
Transfer credit for graduate-level coursework taken at other accredited institutions may be
accepted for transfer toward a student’s degree requirements pending approval of the
Graduate Council. Only courses that are clearly relevant to the student’s program of study
and have not been used to fulfill requirements for another degree may be considered for
transfer credit. A maximum of eight semester hours for MS and 12 semester hours for PhD
programs may be transferred for coursework in which grades of B or higher have been
attained. In some instances, transfer hours received in certain courses taken on a pass-fail
basis may be approved by the Graduate Council. It is the responsibility of the graduate stu-
dent’s graduate advisory committee to determine the student’s comprehension of the
material before such hours are shown on the program of study for credit toward the
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degree. Research credit from another institution cannot be accepted for transfer credit.
Coursework must have been completed not more than two years prior to the date of the
request for transfer. Transfer credit for all MS coursework, including research credits, taken
at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is acceptable for transfer
toward a student’s PhD degree requirements, provided that the coursework is clearly rele-
vant to the student’s program of study.
Graduate Student Status
At the time of acceptance, each student is classified as regular, provisional, or non-
matriculating.
Regular Status
Candidates who have met all requirements for admission to a graduate degree program
are admitted as regular students. The transcript must show sufficient and satisfactory
undergraduate preparation in the major field, a minimum GRE score, and a minimum
TOEFL score of 213 (computer-based), 79 (internet-based), or 550 (written) if applicable.
Candidates who are accepted to the Master of Science track of Graduate Studies in the
Pharmaceutical Sciences and desire consideration for acceptance to the PhD track may
do so after successful completion of one full year in the master’s degree track at
MCPHS. A candidate must submit a letter of petition to the dean of Research and
Graduate Studies carefully outlining his or her career goals and reasons for considera-
52 tion. Additional documentation may be requested at the discretion of the dean or the
Graduate Advisory Committee. Candidates will be notified of the decision by the dean.
Those who are not approved will continue in the master’s degree track contingent upon
satisfactory performance.
Provisional Status
The College may, at its discretion, admit candidates into a graduate degree program on
a trial basis as provisional students to ascertain their ability to do graduate work.
Provisional students are those who have not met the minimum undergraduate grade
point averages and/or GRE scores for admission. Provisional status may also be applied
to students whose credentials do not meet specific program requirements. Provisional
students must adhere to regulations established by the Graduate Council and be work-
ing toward a degree on a full-time basis.
In order to achieve regular status, the student must complete the equivalent of two aca-
demic semesters (at least nine semester hours) of full-time work with an overall grade
point average of 3.0. If the GRE was not taken by the student at the time of admission
as a provisional student, the student must take the GRE during the first semester of
provisional status.
At any time during the first year of matriculation following completion of the above cri-
teria, a student may initiate an Approval for Change of Student Status in the Office of
Graduate Studies. However the student’s graduate advisor may also initiate the change
and should do so when the student has met the required criteria, or may request the
change of status before the student has completed nine semester credits. The change
from provisional to regular status must be approved by the dean of Research and
Graduate Studies. No student may remain on provisional status for more than two con-
secutive semesters. If a student admitted to provisional status fails to meet the conditions
stated in the letter of admission, the student may be dismissed from the program.
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International Applicants
Prospective students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents must submit
additional documents to MCPHS in order to be considered for admission. All interna-
tional applicants, including previous candidates who are re-applying, must refer to the
General Information section and to the section related to their respective applicant sta-
tus (Freshman Admission, Transfer Admission, or Graduate Admission) for additional
information.
U.S. citizens and permanent residents who have academic credentials from countries
outside the United States also are required to supply additional documents in order to
be considered for admission.
Transcripts
Candidates must submit official transcripts of coursework taken outside the US to:
Center for Educational Documentation, Inc.
P.O. Box 231126
Boston, MA 02123
A course-by-course evaluation is required. Only evaluations from CED are accepted.
Photocopies of transcripts and test scores are not accepted. The center can be contacted
through the web at www.cedevaluations.com or by link through the MCPHS web at
www.mcphs.edu; by fax at 617.338.7101; or by phone at 617.338.7171.
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Official transcripts for courses taken outside the U.S. must also be submitted directly to
the Admission Office.
In addition, official transcripts of coursework (at the high school or college/university
level) from U.S. institutions must be submitted as noted in the Freshman, Transfer, and
Graduate Admission sections.
Standardized Tests
Candidates for whom English is not their primary spoken language are required to take
the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and achieve a minimum score of 213
(computer-based), 79 (internet-based), or 550 (written).
Financial and Visa Information
MCPHS provides no financial aid to non-U.S. citizens. Candidates for international
admission must provide official documents which demonstrate ability to pay for one
full year of study at the College including educational and living expenses. All docu-
ments must be no more than six months old. Required documents include:
• Certificate of Financial Resources completed in its entirety. Each signature must be
notarized. The amount provided by each sponsor must be indicated in U.S. dollars.
The sum of all contributions must add up to the total amount required. This docu-
ment is a promise to pay in full and therefore must show that funding is available for
the full duration of the candidate’s intended enrollment at the College. A copy of the
form is on the MCPHS website www.mcphs.edu or is available by contacting the
Admission Office;
• Each sponsor (including the applicant) must provide an official bank letter indicat-
ing the amount of money on account in U.S. dollars equal to or greater than one
full year of enrollment at MCPHS. Each letter must be written on official bank let-
terhead, signed by the author, stamped with the bank’s indicia and state that the
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funds are readily available. Information on tuition, fees and other expenses is avail-
able to all candidates on the MCPHS website and from the Admission Office.
Before an I-20 can be issued, all the above listed documents must be received and
approved by the Designated School Official (DSO) at MCPHS and the Admission
Office must be in receipt of the required enrollment deposit.
Transfer of I-20 from Another U.S. School
A candidate for international admission who is enrolled at another U.S. school on a stu-
dent visa must apply for transfer of status and be issued a new I-20 by MCPHS. To do
this the candidate must:
Submit all documents listed above and:
• Provide a photocopy of the I-20 and F1 visa issued by the school or college in
which they are/were enrolled prior to the planned enrollment at MCPHS;
• Complete Section I of the Transfer of U.S. Schools form and give it to the Designated
School Official (DSO), often the International Student Advisor, at their present school.
The advisor at the school or college in which the candidate is enrolled at the time of
application must complete Section 2 and forward the form to the Designated School
Official (DSO) at MCPHS. This form is available through the Admission Office or on
the MCPHS website (www.mcphs.edu).
Before a new I-20 can be issued, the Designated School Official (DSO) must approve of
54 all the above documents and the Admission Office must be in receipt of a non-refund-
able enrollment deposit.
Tuition, Room & Board, Fees . . . . . . . .
TUITION, ROOM & BOARD, FEES
2006-2007 Academic Program Tuition
Tuition charges for each academic term will be determined using the following criteria:
• Students enrolled in 12 to 18 credits per semester will be charged the flat tuition rate
• Students enrolled in fewer than 12 credits per semester (including graduate stu-
dents) will be charged at the per credit rate
• Students enrolled in more than 18 credits per semester will be charged a per credit
rate in addition to the flat tuition charge
• Students’ registrations that are in excess of the cumulative 68 credit threshold in the
PharmD and Physician Assistant programs will be charged at the professional rate
• Students enrolled in Summer sessions will be charged at the per credit rate except
the Radiologic Sciences, Dental Hygiene BS (admitted fall 2005 and beyond), and
Nursing (Boston), which have a flat summer tuition rate
• Non-matriculating students will be charged the per credit charge and no compre-
hensive fee
• Other program specific tuition policies are noted below
PROGRAM/DEGREE 12-18 CREDITS (FALL & SPRING) PER CREDIT HOUR
Bachelor of Science $21,200 $780
Chemistry 55
Dental Hygiene*
Environmental Science
Health Psychology
Health Sciences
Nursing*
Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Premedical and Health Studies
Radiologic Sciences*
* These programs include a mandatory summer term with an additional $9,500 tuition charge
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Boston (entry level program)
0-68 credits $21,200 $780
69+ credits (professional rate) $25,000 $780
Clinical Rotations (all charged per credit) $780
Non-traditional PharmD NA $780
Worcester/Manchester 3-Year Program $33,900 (annual) NA
Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS)
Boston (entry level program)
0-68 credits $21,200 $780
69+ credits (professional rate) $25,000 $780
Clinical Rotations (all charged per credit) $780
Manchester (post-baccalaureate) $32,000 (annual) NA
All Other Graduate Programs $25,000 $780
(MS, PhD)
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Certificate Programs
Dental Hygiene (post-baccalaureate) $15,100 NA
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (postbaccalaureate) $22,650 NA
Radiologic Sciences Advanced Medical Imaging $280
Non-matriculated Students NA $780
Course Audit Fee $530
Fees
Application Fee (non-refundable) $70
Acceptance Deposit Fee (non-refundable—deposit will be applied toward tuition)
Boston campus, and Manchester PA Studies $500
Worcester/Manchester PharmD $750
Orientation Fee (required of all new students) $100
Comprehensive Service Fee
Incorporates registration, technology, and student service fees.
Boston Campus
Students enrolled at least half-time $340/semester
Students enrolled less than half-time $165/semester
Undergraduate half-time status is 6 credits;
Graduate half-time status is 5 credits
56 Worcester/Manchester PharmD $225/semester
Manchester PA Studies $225/semester
Dental Hygiene Clinical Equipment Fees
1st year Certificate, and 2nd year BS $2500
2nd year Certificate, and 3rd year BS $830
Boston–Physician Assistant and PharmD Clinical Year Fee $1080/year
(One-time fee for all students in their final clinical year)
Nursing
Boston (final four semesters) $250/semester
Worcester (all four semesters) $250/semester
Graduation Fee $190
Residence Hall Fees
Room Reservation Deposit Fee (non-refundable) $250
(deposit will be applied toward residence hall fees)
Room Fee (Boston Campus)
Fennell Building
academic year contract $4,050/semester
full year contract $6,250/semester
summer only $1,350/session
Matricaria Residence Hall
double, academic year contract $4,150/semester
single, academic year contract $4,400/semester
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double, full year contract $6,400/semester
single, full year contract $6,800/semester
double, summer only $1,400/session
single, summer only $1,500/session
Room Fee (Boston Campus) — At the time this catalog went to press, information for
Worcester room fees was not available.
Board Fee
Boston Campus (declining point balance) academic year contract $1,600/semester*
*Purchasing power of $1,355/semester due to vendor service/administrative fee.
Room Damage Deposit
This deposit is applied toward the student’s account and is refundable contingent upon
inspection after the room has been vacated.
Boston Campus $200
Residence Hall Dues (Boston Campus—once per year) $80
Health Insurance
Per Year: $1,440
According to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and MCPHS policy, all students
(regardless of enrollment) must be covered by a health insurance program. The College 57
makes available a general health insurance program which meets these standards. This poli-
cy is provided by an independent carrier beginning September 1st and continuing 12
months. Insurance brochures will be mailed with the fall semester billing. Students will be
automatically enrolled in this plan unless a waiver is completed and received by Student
Financial Services prior to the first day of classes. Students registering late must submit the
waiver at that time. The waiver stipulates that personal coverage will be maintained during
the enrollment period. If Student Financial Services does not receive the waiver prior to
the first day of classes, the student will be billed for the insurance premium and will
remain responsible for payment of said premium. The waiver must be renewed annually.
Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Fees
Any out-of-pocket expenses for Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) checks,
that may be required by clinical rotation sites, including site fees and the processing fee
of the Criminal History Systems Board must be paid by the student.
Credit Cards
The College accepts MasterCard, Visa, and Discover.
Payment Schedule
Tuition and applicable fees are due and payable on a semester basis, prior to the follow-
ing deadlines:
Fall Semester: August 1, 2006
Spring Semester: December 15, 2006
Summer Semester: May 1, 2007
Students not adhering to these deadlines may be administratively withdrawn from the
College.
TUITION, ROOM & BOARD, FEES
For students with outstanding balances, the College reserves the right to refuse:
a) official transcripts,
b) the diploma certifying graduation,
c) to complete board examination certification, or
d) to register the student for any additional coursework.
A late payment fee will be assessed for all outstanding balances immediately following
the due date.
Late Fees
Late Payment Fee $500
Late Registration Fee $150
Returned Check Fee $100
If a student has more than two checks returned by the bank, he/she will be required to
make all future payments by cash, money order, certified bank check, Discover,
MasterCard, or Visa.
Other Estimated Expenses
In addition to the direct costs of Tuition and Fees, and Room and Board students
should also budget for indirect expenses such as Books and Supplies (approximately
$750 per academic year), transportation expenses and other miscellaneous expenses
that will vary depending on personal spending habits and choices.
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Address Changes
Address change forms are located outside the offices of the Registrar and Student
Financial Services. Student bills are mailed to the billing priority address.
Drop/Add Period
The Drop/Add period deadline for all programs is 4:00 p.m. on the fifth working day after
the beginning of classes. During the Drop/Add period, tuition is fully refundable for a
course withdrawal. Tuition accounts are adjusted automatically, and any additional
charges must be paid at the time of the transaction. After the Drop/Add deadline, there
will be no tuition refund for course withdrawal.
College Withdrawals and Refunds
The following graduated scale of charges for tuition and residence hall fees is used for
purposes of determining refunds for students completely withdrawing from the College
during the semester.
PERIOD OF ATTENDANCE REFUND
Drop/Add Period 100%
1st week after the Drop/Add Period 50%
2nd week after the Drop/Add Period 25%
3rd week and beyond after the Drop/Add Period 0%
Students who withdraw from the College must contact Academic Support Services at
the time of withdrawal and complete an official form. Approved refunds are computed
on the basis of the date appearing on the form. Absence from class without completing
the form does not constitute withdrawal from the College.
Student Financial Services. . . . . . . . . .
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
Applying for Financial Aid
The Office of Student Financial Services at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health
Sciences is dedicated to providing comprehensive education financing counseling to stu-
dents and their families. The staff is available to assist students by answering questions
regarding the aid application process, their financial aid award and their student account.
The College offers a variety of scholarships, loans, and employment opportunities to
assist students in meeting the costs of education that cannot be met through the family’s
own resources. To apply for financial aid for the 2006-2007 academic year the only appli-
cation required is the 2006-2007 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The
FAFSA is available at high schools, public libraries, and the Office of Student Financial
Services. It may also be completed on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Students who submitted
a 2005-2006 FAFSA will receive a Renewal PIN from the Department of Education (per-
sonal identification number) that will activate your on-line renewal FAFSA.
The Office of Student Financial Services will notify students if additional information
or documentation is required to complete their financial aid applications. Students
should not send additional documentation unless requested to do so by Student
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Notification of Awards: Award letters will be mailed to freshmen and new transfer stu-
dents on a rolling basis, once the student’s financial aid file is complete. Continuing stu-
dents selected for verification will be awarded once all documentation has been received
and the verification process is complete. A student must reapply for aid each year; how-
ever, aid packages may vary from one year to the next. The student’s demonstrated need
is recalculated each year, and award amounts are contingent upon the College’s level of
allocated funds.
Eligibility for Financial Aid
In order to be considered for financial aid, a student must be enrolled or accepted for
admission as at least a half-time student at the College and must be eligible for federal
financial aid.
To be eligible for federal student aid you must be:
• a citizen, permanent resident, or eligible non-resident of the United States;
• registered with the Selective Service or exempt from registration;
• not in default on any federal student loan or owing a refund on any federal grant;
and
• in good academic standing.
With the exception of the Canadian Academic Achievement Award, the College is not
able to award funds to international students.
By completing the application instructions previously outlined, students are automati-
cally considered for all possible funding opportunities, including those offered by the
federal government, the state (if eligible), and the College. Please keep in mind that stu-
dents who meet the March 15, 2006, financial aid application deadline are given priority
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consideration for all available funds. Late applicants receive reduced funding levels.
Degree Standing
A student’s standing as an undergraduate or graduate student is an important factor in
the financial aid application and award process. The FAFSA asks students to identify
whether they are in an undergraduate or graduate/professional program. These ques-
tions should be answered based on the following criteria:
Undergraduate Students
Students in the following programs are considered undergraduate students for financial
aid purposes:
• Chemistry
• Dental Hygiene
• Environmental Sciences
• Health Psychology
• Health Sciences
• Nursing
• Physician Assistant Studies (Boston): Years 1 – 4
• PharmD – Boston Campus: Years 1 – 4
• PharmD – Worcester/Manchester Campus: Year 1
• Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
60 • Premedical and Health Studies
• Radiologic Sciences
Graduate Students
Students in the following programs are considered graduate/professional students for
financial aid purposes:
• Drug Discovery and Development
• Drug Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy
• Physician Assistant Studies (Boston): The 5th and 6th years of this program are
considered graduate/professional
• Physician Assistant Studies (Manchester)
• PharmD – Boston Campus: The 5th and 6th years of this program are considered
graduate/professional
• PharmD – Worcester/Manchester Campus: The 2nd and 3rd years of this program
are considered graduate/professional
• PharmD/Chemistry dual degree: The 5th and 6th years of this program are con-
sidered graduate/professional
Students whose program is not listed here should contact the Office of the Registrar for
assistance in identifying their degree standing.
Dependency Status
For the 2006-2007 school year (July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007), the U.S. Department
of Education considers the following students to be independent of their parent(s) for
purposes of awarding federal financial aid:
• Students who were born before January 1, 1983;
• Students who are orphans, wards of the court, or were wards of the court until age 18;
• Students who are veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces;
• Students who have children, if they provide more than half of the support
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for the child;
• Students who have dependents (other than a child or spouse) living with them, if
they provide more than half of the support for the dependent;
• Students who are married; or
• Students who will be graduate/professional students in 2006-2007. (See Degree
Standing to determine if you are considered a graduate/professional student for
financial aid purposes.)
As the criteria above indicate, financial independence is not one of the criteria used in
determining whether a student is considered dependent or independent. Parental data
must be provided on the FAFSA for students who are unable to answer yes to one of the
listed criteria. The College uses the U.S. Department of Education definition of depen-
dency status for all federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid programs.
Students should refer to the FAFSA for specific details on each of the above criteria or
contact the Office of Student Financial Services for assistance in determining status.
Prior Bachelor’s Degree
Students who are in possession of a prior baccalaureate degree preceding their enroll-
ment at the College are not eligible for certain grant programs, including the Federal
Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, and state scholar-
ship/grant programs.
Massachusetts Residency 61
Massachusetts residency is defined as those students who have resided in Massachusetts for
purposes other than attending college for at least one year prior to the beginning of the acad-
emic year. (The beginning of the academic year is defined as July 1 by the Commonwealth.)
Parents of dependent students must also have resided in Massachusetts for at least one year
prior to the beginning of the academic year. Programs funded by the Commonwealth are
limited to undergraduate students.
Enrollment Status
Financial aid awards are based on full time attendance at the College. Full time atten-
dance is defined as a minimum of twelve (12) credits per semester for undergraduate
students and nine (9) credits per semester for graduate students. (See Degree Standing
to determine if you are considered a graduate/professional student for financial aid
purposes.) Enrollment is reviewed for all students receiving financial aid at the end of
the official add/drop period each semester, at which time adjustments to financial aid
awards are made.
The following programs require full-time enrollment. Less than full-time enrollment
will result in complete loss of the award.
• Gilbert Grant
• Health Professions Loan
• MASSGrant
• Massachusetts No Interest Loan
• Massachusetts Performance Bonus
• Most State Grants
The following programs are pro-rated based on enrollment status. For these programs,
undergraduate students will lose 25% of their award if they are enrolled in 9-11 credits,
they will lose 50% of their award if they are enrolled in 6-8 credits, and they will lose
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100% of their award if they are enrolled in 1-5 credits. Graduate students will lose 100%
of their award if they are enrolled in less than 5 credits.
• Federal Pell Grant (students enrolled in 1-5 credits receive a pro-rated portion of
the Pell grant)
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
• MCPHS Scholarship
The following programs require at least half-time enrollment. Less than half-time
enrollment will result in complete loss of the award. Half-time enrollment is defined as
six (6) credits for undergraduate students and five (5) credits for graduate students.
• Federal Perkins Loan
• Federal PLUS loan
• Federal Stafford Loans (Subsidized and Unsubsidized)
• Federal Work-Study
• Most Alternative Loans
Graduate Students
Graduate students who want to apply for assistantships, scholarships, and fellowships
should contact the associate dean for Graduate Studies.
Graduate Assistantships. The College has a limited number of graduate assistantships that
are competitively awarded to qualified full-time students in the Division of Graduate
62 Studies, including international students. Full-time graduate assistants may be eligible to
receive remission of tuition up to the maximum for their degree requirements. No final
commitment for assistantships can be made until an applicant has been accepted with the
remitted matriculation fee. These are awarded on a highly selective basis, with preference
given to students who have been enrolled at the College after one full year of graduate study.
Scholarships and Fellowships. Among the scholarships and fellowships available for
graduate study are the following:
• Rho Chi Graduate Scholarship
• American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education Fellowship
• United States Pharmacopeia Fellowship
International Applicants
• Financial aid in the form of grants and loans is not available to international students.
• Permanent residents who qualify can apply for student loans after acceptance.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
The Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, requires the College to establish minimum
standards of “satisfactory academic progress” for students receiving financial aid. The
College applies these standards to all federal, state, and institutional funds for the purpose of
maintaining a consistent policy for all students receiving financial assistance. Student
Financial Services will only disburse financial aid to those students who are in good acade-
mic standing and are making satisfactory progress toward completion of their degree.
A student may lose financial aid funding for any of the following reasons:
• The student’s cumulative grade point average (QPA) is below the level required for a stu-
dent’s academic program as published in the MCPHS Catalog. Grade point averages are
reviewed by the Academic Standing Committee at the end of each semester.
• The student’s original year of graduation is delayed by more than two semesters. A
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student will be allowed to receive financial aid funding for a maximum of five aca-
demic years to complete a four-year undergraduate program, or seven academic
years for the six-year Doctor of Pharmacy and the Physician Assistant Studies
degrees. Approved leaves of absence are exempt from this calculation.
• The student completes (finishes with a passing grade) less than 66% of all attempted
coursework, as calculated at the end of spring semester each year. Grades of “W” (with-
drawn) and “I” (incomplete) are not considered passing grades.
Students placed on academic probation by the Academic Standing Committee may contin-
ue to receive financial aid for two semesters after being placed on probation. After comple-
tion of two semesters on probation, the student is not eligible to receive financial aid until
he/she has been returned to good academic standing by the Academic Standing Committee.
Non-matriculating students are not eligible for financial aid.
Students who are ineligible for financial aid because they are not making satisfactory
academic progress may appeal this decision. Appeals are considered when a student has
been able to complete coursework in a fashion that corrects the reason that caused them
to lose financial aid eligibility in the first place, or when mitigating factors (for example,
student illness or illness or death of a family member) have prevented the student from
achieving satisfactory academic progress. Students considering a satisfactory academic
progress appeal should make an appointment to discuss the situation with their Student
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Process for Awarding Financial Aid
In selecting financial aid recipients, primary emphasis is placed upon financial need, avail-
ability of funds, the student’s academic achievement, and/or satisfactory academic progress.
Determining Need
To determine a student’s need, the College uses the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA). The information provided on the FAFSA is used to determine what amount
a family can be expected to contribute toward the cost of attending the College (EFC).
The College uses the standardized Federal Methodology (FM) formula in computing the
expected parental and student contributions. Some of the factors used in the analysis
include income, assets, family size, and number of family members in college. The stu-
dent’s expected contribution is added to the parental expected contribution to produce
the total expected family contribution. The student’s financial need is determined by sub-
tracting the expected family contribution from the total cost of attending the College. The
cost of attendance includes tuition and fees, an allowance for room and board, books and
supplies, travel, and other education-related expenses.
The Financial Aid Package
After the student’s financial need is determined, Student Financial Services will develop a
financial aid package for the student. MCPHS utilizes scholarships, loans, and employ-
ment opportunities to assist students in meeting as much of their demonstrated finan-
cial need as possible. The College makes every effort to distribute the available funds in
an equitable fashion in order to assist the greatest number of eligible students. The total
amount of aid a student receives may not exceed his or her total cost of attendance.
The College offers a variety of scholarships, which are funded through endowments, gifts,
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and other monies raised by the College. Scholarships are awarded primarily based on finan-
cial need and academic achievement. Students applying for financial aid are automatically
considered for each scholarship for which they may qualify. Major programs providing
financial aid to students are described in the 2006-2007 MCPHS Financial Aid Handbook.
Private Funding Sources
In addition to the federal, state, and college programs offered through the College’s
financial aid application process, students are also encouraged to apply for outside aid
to help meet the costs of education. There are several free scholarship search services
available through the Internet (please visit the College’s website at www.mcphs.edu for
further information). In addition, most high school and public libraries have resources
detailing private scholarship opportunities.
Verification Process
Each year the federal government chooses certain students for a process called verifica-
tion. The verification process requires the College to review documents to verify the
information reported on the FAFSA for the student, spouse, and/or parent. Information
that must be verified includes adjusted gross income, federal tax paid, untaxed income,
number of family members in the household, and the number of children in the house-
hold who are enrolled at least half-time in college.
If you are selected for verification, you will be asked to submit signed copies of the 2005
64 federal tax returns, including all pages, schedules, and W-2s, for any person whose
information was reported on the FAFSA (student, spouse, and/or parent). Continuing
students selected for verification will be awarded once all documentation has been
received and the verification process is complete.
Federal, state, and institutional financial aid cannot be disbursed to a student who has
been selected for verification until the verification process is completed. Failure to com-
plete the verification process may result in cancellation of financial aid. The College
reserves the right to verify any file that appears to contain discrepant information.
Additional Student Financial Services
Appeal Process
Students and parents may appeal their financial aid award due to a significant and
unforeseen change in circumstances or if there is information that was not provided on
the original application materials. For additional details regarding the financial aid
appeal process, refer to the 2006-2007 MCPHS Financial Aid Handbook. All appeals
must be in writing and include documentation of the reasons for requesting the re-
evaluation of the financial aid package, as well as complete tax forms and W2s for the
student and parent (if student is dependent).
Applying Financial Aid to Your Student Account
If all necessary paperwork has been submitted by the student and parents, financial aid will
be applied to a student’s account after add/drop each semester/quarter. Failure to submit the
necessary paperwork will result in the delay and possible cancellation of your financial aid.
Refunds
Students will automatically receive a refund for any excess funds (credit balance) on
their student account each semester. Refunds will be available 7-10 days after the com-
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
pletion of the add/drop period each semester following verification of student enroll-
ment. Students should be sure to make arrangements each semester for the purchase of
books and payment of rent (if housed off-campus) since refunds are not available during
the first few weeks of each academic term.
All refunds, regardless of the source, are first applied to any credit card payments made
on the student’s account during the current fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Only after the
full amount of any credit card payments has been refunded to the credit card will a
refund check be issued to the student account.
Late Payment Fees
Students with outstanding student account balances will be charged a late payment fee.
To avoid late payment fees, students must ensure that all financial obligations (includ-
ing tuition, fees, health insurance fees and housing charges) will be met by dates speci-
fied in the Tuition section of this catalog.
Students receiving financial aid and/or private alternative loans must ensure that prop-
er documentation is completed and aid and/or loan funds are received by the College
on or before the payment due date in order to avoid a late fee.
Students participating in a payment plan must ensure that the payment plan budget for
each term will cover all outstanding charges. Payment plan budgets that will not result
in a paid-in-full status by the end of the payment term will be assessed a late payment 65
fee. Payment plans are not available for either of the summer enrollment periods (sum-
mer I or II).
For students with outstanding balances, the College reserves the right to NOT a) provide
official transcripts; b) grant the diploma certifying graduation; c) complete board exam
certification; or d) register student for any other coursework.
Students wishing to question late payment fees are required to do the following:
1. Pay the student account balance due in full (less the late payment fee)
2. Submit the following in writing to the Office of Student Financial Services:
• Student name
• Student ID #
• The reason(s) or documentation that contribute to the circumstances of the
late payment fee
The student will be notified of the decision concerning the appeal of a late payment fee.
Student Account Statements
Student account statements are sent on a monthly basis. Statements include all recent
account activity including: charges, payments, disbursements of financial aid and loan
funds as well as account adjustments. Balances due must be paid by the payment due
date to avoid late payment fees.
Send payments using the remittance envelope enclosed with the statement to:
Cashier
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
179 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES
The College accepts cash, check, MasterCard or Visa. Students wishing to send funds via
electronic funds transfer (EFT) should use the following information:
ABA #: 011000138
Acct #: 08306672
Student Name
Student ID #
Please allow one week for Electronic Funds Transfers to be credited to student accounts.
Work Study
Students working in a Federal Work Study position are paid through a weekly paycheck
based on hours actually worked. This funding is not credited to the student’s account.
Withdrawal from the College
Students withdrawing from the College who have been determined to be eligible for
federal financial aid are subject to certain provisions surrounding the calculation of
their federal aid eligibility. A federally determined formula is used to calculate the
amount of federal aid for which a student is eligible to receive based on the portion of
the semester completed before the withdrawal. If a student received more assistance
than was earned, the excess funds must be returned.
The amount of aid a student is eligible to receive is based on the percentage of the
66 semester that was completed prior to the initiation of the withdrawal process. For
example, if 40% of the semester has passed when the withdrawal process is initiated,
then 40% of the federal aid originally scheduled for disbursement has been earned.
Once 60% of the semester has been completed, a student is considered to have earned
100% of the federal aid they were eligible to receive.
If it is determined that a student received more federal aid than was earned, MCPHS
will return the unearned funds based on a formula comparing institutional charges to
the unearned percentage of funds. If MCPHS must return a portion of the funds, the
removal of those funds from the student’s account will create a balance due, which the
student will be required to pay.
If the portion of unearned funds is not required to be returned by MCPHS, then the
student must return the remaining amount. If the unearned funds needing to be
returned are loans, the student may repay the amount in accordance with the original
terms of the promissory note. If the student is responsible for returning any federal
grant funding, he/she is not required to return the 50% of the amount that was calcu-
lated to be refunded. The remaining 50% is considered a grant overpayment and must
be paid directly to the Department of Education.
To find out how a withdrawal during the first 60% of the semester may affect a financial
aid award, students should make an appointment to discuss the situation with their
Student Financial Services representative.
Academic Policies and Procedures . . .
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Introduction
General College policies and procedures are stated below. Students should note that
within individual programs and schools there might be additional requirements or
variations of these policies. The ultimate responsibility for complying with academic
policies and fulfilling graduation requirements rests with the individual student.
Absence
In the case of illness or prolonged absence, it is the student’s responsibility to notify the
associate dean of Academic Support Services (Boston) or associate dean of students
(Worcester/Manchester) and his/her course faculty. With acceptable documentation from a
student, the associate dean will issue an official memorandum notifying faculty of an
excused absence. In the case of a legitimate, excused absence, course instructors will make all
reasonable attempts to assist the student to satisfy requirements of the course. (See Conduct
of Classes/Attendance.) Note: It is important that students follow all instructions in each
course syllabus regarding student responsibilities regarding class absences.
Absence Due to Bereavement
In the event of a death in the immediate family of an enrolled MCPHS student, the associ-
ate dean of Academic Support Services (Boston) or associate dean of students 67
(Worcester/Manchester) will grant the student an excused absence for up to three consecu-
tive business days, or longer at the dean’s discretion. The immediate family is defined as par-
ent/guardian, sibling, child, spouse/partner, or with the approval from the associate dean, a
member of the extended family. Students must notify the associate dean immediately in the
event of a death and must fill out a written form and provide the requested documentation
with the associate dean’s office within a week of the initial notification.
In regard to completion of work missed, if an acceptable agreement between the stu-
dent and professor(s) cannot be reached, the school dean will serve as arbitrator.
Absence Due to Religious Beliefs
The Massachusetts Legislature has enacted and the governor has signed into law,
Chapter 375, Acts of 1985. It adds to Chapter 151C of the General Laws the following
new section:
Section 2B. Any student in an educational or vocational training institution,
other than a religious or denominational educational or vocational training
institution, who is unable, because of his religious beliefs, to attend classes or to
participate in any examination, study, or work requirement on a particular day
shall be excused from any such examination or study or work requirement, and
shall be provided with an opportunity to make up such examinations, study or
work requirement which he may have missed because of such absence on any
particular day; provided, however, that such makeup examination or work shall
not create an unreasonable burden upon the school. No fees of any kind shall be
charged by the institution for making available to the said student such oppor-
tunity. No adverse or prejudicial effects shall result to any student because of his
availing himself of the provisions of this section. A copy of this section shall be
published by each institution of higher education in the catalog of such institu-
tion containing the list of available courses.
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Instructor Absence
If a faculty member is unable to conduct classes as scheduled, every effort should be made
to offer substitute instruction for the students. Planned absences due to professional com-
mitments should be approved by the school dean well in advance so that suitable coverage
or alternative assignments may be arranged. The school dean should be informed as soon
as possible of any unplanned absences due to illness or personal emergency so that stu-
dents can be notified in a timely manner. Classes can be canceled only with the approval
of the school dean or, in his or her absence, the vice president for Academic Affairs.
Academic Advising (Boston)
In order to assist students in achieving their educational goals, the College provides advis-
ing services through the Academic Advising Center. The coordinator of Advising, the pro-
fessional staff and the faculty who work in the Center are available to assist students with
goal setting, course registration, referral to campus resources and other services designed
to contribute to their academic experience. Advisors familiar with each of the College’s
professional programs assist them during registration periods. The Academic Advising
Center is one of the programs offered through the Office of Academic Support Services.
The ultimate responsibility lies with the individual student to comply with all academic
policies and to fulfill graduation requirements or risk delay of graduation.
Academic Progress
The academic standing of each student will be reviewed at the end of each academic
68 semester at each campus. Freshman students on the Boston campus, defined as those
with 32 semester credits or less, will be reviewed by the School of Arts and Sciences. All
other students will be reviewed by the School in which they are enrolled. Summer ses-
sions are reviewed to evaluate student academic progress.
Each School has specific academic progression standards (e.g. minimum GPA require-
ments) which must be met in order to progress within the degree program (please see
Good Academic Standing). Students who fail to meet the minimum standards required
for academic progression will be notified of the decision by the School Academic
Standing Committee. School Academic Standing Committee decisions regarding acade-
mic progression may be appealed to the school dean in writing by the established/stated
deadline. Decisions of the school dean regarding academic progression are final and not
subject to further appeal.
Academic Warning
Faculty members submit mid-semester warnings to the associate dean of Academic Support
Services (Boston) or the director of Academic Support Services (Worcester/Manchester) by
the designated dates. A student with one mid-semester warning will receive a letter stating
such from Academic Support Services. A student receiving two or more mid-semester
warnings will be placed on “Academic Warning” and will receive a letter stating such, signed
by the school dean. Each student placed on Academic Warning will be required (as stipulat-
ed in their letter) to meet with a staff member in Academic Support Services within three
weeks AND encouraged to meet with their advisor. Each student placed on Academic
Warning will have one academic semester (fall or spring) in which to raise his/her QPA (see
Grading Policies) to the minimum requirement as outlined in the program of study. There
is no appeal process associated with Academic Warning.
Academic Probation
Each student’s academic status will be reviewed at the end of each academic semester, and
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
each student’s professional (if applicable) and cumulative QPAs will be determined. A stu-
dent with a professional and/or cumulative QPA below the requirement for his/her major,
shall be placed on Academic Probation and receive a letter from the school dean stating
such. This written notice of probationary status will also include a notice that failure to
reach the required QPA by the end of the designated academic semester will result in
his/her dismissal from the College.
Each student on probation is required to meet with a member of the Academic Support
Services staff and his/her Advisor by the end of the second week of the probationary
semester to develop and agree to—in writing—an Academic Improvement Plan (AIP).
The AIP may include a reduced course load, mandatory study/advising sessions,
mandatory class attendance, or other stipulations aimed at encouraging and supporting
student success. A copy of a student’s AIP will be maintained in his/her Advising folder
and a copy will also be forwarded to the school dean.
Probationary status may remain in effect for up to two consecutive academic terms,
defined as two semesters, or two clinical clerkships, depending upon the student’s year
and/or campus enrollment. It is expected that students on probation make progress
toward good academic standing at the conclusion of each academic term. Failure to
demonstrate improvement at the end of the first probationary period may result in dis-
missal. At the conclusion of the second consecutive academic term, the student must
have achieved Good Academic Standing; failure to do so will result in dismissal. Upon
completion of each academic term, a student on academic probation will receive in 69
writing, from the school dean, a notice of his/her current standing.
Individual programs may have specific grade point requirements which students must
meet in order to enter the professional years and associated clerkships of their programs.
These program specific requirements pre-empt the probation process for the pre-profes-
sional years. For information about program specific requirements for the professional
years, students should contact program offices. There is no appeal process associated with
Academic Probation.
Academic Dismissal
Each student’s academic status will be reviewed at the end of each academic semester,
and each student’s professional (if applicable) and cumulative QPAs will be determined.
A student whose QPA falls below the level of Good Academic Standing, as defined by
the program requirements, for two consecutive academic semesters will be automatical-
ly dismissed from the College.
Professional courses may be attempted no more than two times. Pre-professional cours-
es may be attempted no more than three times. Grades of F and W are considered
attempts for courses in which D or better is the passing grade. For those courses in
which the passing grade is higher (e.g., C-, C, etc.), grades below the passing grade are
all considered attempts. Failure to complete any course within these limits will result in
dismissal from the degree program or major.
A dismissed student will receive written notice of dismissal from the school dean. The
notice will include procedures for appeal, and notice of loss of housing, financial aid,
and registration. The following offices/individuals will be notified of the dismissal:
Academic Advising Center/Advisor, Dean of Students, Office of the Registrar, Residence
Life Office, Information Services, Public Safety, and Student Financial Services.
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Students will be required to turn in their school ID and vacate college residence halls.
Individual programs may have specific grade point requirements which students must
meet in order to enter the professional years and associated clerkships of their pro-
grams. These program specific requirements pre-empt the dismissal process for the pre-
professional years, and students failing to meet them may be subject to dismissal. For
information about program specific requirements for the professional years, students
should contact program offices.
A student whose conduct is unsatisfactory may be dismissed from the College at any time.
In such a case, tuition and fees paid for the current academic semester will not be refunded.
Readmission of Dismissed Students
A student dismissed for academic reasons may be readmitted, subject to the following
policies and procedures:
To be considered for readmission following dismissal by a School Academic Standing
Committee, the student must petition the School Dean, in writing, by the date designated
in the appeals procedure guidelines that accompany the dismissal letter. The School Dean
may uphold the dismissal, readmit the student, or readmit the student with conditions. If
readmitted, the student’s academic performance will be reviewed at the end of one acade-
mic semester. If the student has failed to meet the stipulated conditions or, in the absence
70 of stipulated conditions, has failed to meet the minimum QPA required for good academ-
ic standing in that student’s program, the student will be dismissed from the College.
If the school dean upholds the dismissal, the student may petition the vice president for
academic affairs in writing within five class days of the date of the school dean’s letter.
A student who has been dismissed twice is only eligible for readmission to the same
degree program if: 1) the student has been away from the college for a period of 12
months, and 2) the student has demonstrated academic success through course work
taken at another institution. If these conditions are met, the student may apply for
readmission to the School Dean.
A student may apply for readmission to another degree program after the first or sec-
ond dismissal. The student must submit a letter to the dean of the new program stating
the reasons for requesting a transfer, a Change of Student Status Form, a Degree Audit
for the current program, and a “temporary” Degree Audit for the proposed program
within 60 days of the date of the initial letter of dismissal. All of the program’s internal
transfer requirements (available from the school dean’s office) must be met.
Auditing Courses-No Credit
A student may audit a course with the consent of the instructor. The student must reg-
ister for the course through the Office of the Registrar and pay two-thirds of the
tuition. The student does not earn academic credit for audited courses. Students cannot
audit courses that are part of their required curriculum.
Change of Program
A student requesting an internal change of program must schedule an appointment with
the Advising Center to discuss with an advisor the decision to apply for a change of pro-
gram. Prior to this meeting, the student must request in writing (from the Office of the
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Registrar), the most recent Degree Audit and a “temporary” Degree Audit for the new
major. These audits should be brought to the meeting with the advisor.
When a new major has been decided upon, the student will schedule an appointment with
the director of the program to which he/she wishes to transfer and submit to the program
director a Request for Change of Student Status Form, the Degree Audit and “temporary”
Degree Audit, and a letter stating the reasons for transfer. All program internal transfer
requirements (available from the school dean’s office) must be met. If the student is accept-
ed into the new program in Good Standing, written notification of acceptance (in the form
of a signed Request for Change of Student Status Form approved by the school dean) is suf-
ficient notification. If the student is accepted into the new program on Probation, a letter
notifying the student of his/her probationary status will be attached to the Request for
Change of Student Status Form and sent to the School Dean for approval and signature.
Once accepted, the program director will determine, if applicable, the new year of gradua-
tion (YOG). The student, the advisor, the program director, and appropriate school dean
must sign the Change of Student Status Form. All written correspondence regarding the
decision must be sent to a) student, b) program director, c) Office of the Registrar, d)
Student Financial Services, e) the Academic Advising Center, and f) school dean.
In order to register for classes in the new program, the completed and approved
Request for Change of Student Status form must be on file in the Office of the Registrar
and the Advising Center. Once admitted to a new program, a student must adhere to
the program and QPA requirements commensurate with their new YOG. 71
Recalculation of the Grade Point Average
Students who have been accepted into a new program and wish to remove courses from
their grade point average that are not required for the new major should note their request
on the Request for Change of Student Status Form. All grades will remain on the transcript
(and degree audit), with the notation that they are not included in the grade point average.
Students who leave a program not in good academic standing and wish to move to
another degree program or be readmitted to their former program must meet the grade
point requirements of that YOG and program (see page 79). Students who leave the
Doctor of Pharmacy program not in good standing must complete the new program
and meet the grade point average requirement required by the School of Pharmacy
before seeking readmission.
Conduct of Classes
Admission to Classes
No student will be admitted to a scheduled class unless:
• The student’s name is on the instructor’s class roster, or
• The student submits an Add Slip, signed by the course instructor, to the Office of
the Registrar
• The student’s account is in order
Attendance
The College expects students to meet attendance requirements in all courses in order to
qualify for credit. Attendance requirements may vary depending on the instructor, and
these should be clearly stated in the syllabus given to each student during the first week
of the course. Generally, students are expected to attend all classes unless they have a
valid excuse. (See Absence.)
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Student Conduct
An instructor shall have the right to require a student who is disruptive during a class,
laboratory or experiential rotation to leave for the remainder of the session and shall
report the incident to the school dean and/or the dean of students for further appropri-
ate action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.
Instructional Periods
A lecture period of fifty (50) minutes per week, extending over one (1) academic term,
will constitute one (1) academic credit hour. Faculty members are expected not to con-
tinue any class beyond the scheduled ending time. Unless students have been informed
that the faculty member will be late, class is cancelled if a faculty member has not
arrived within ten (10) minutes of the scheduled starting time of class.
Minimum Class Size
By noon on Friday of the first week of classes, the school dean will make the following
decision regarding offering a class, based on enrollment:
1) Required courses will be offered unless offered more than once in a calendar year. If 5
or fewer students register for a required course that is offered more than once in a cal-
endar year, the course may be cancelled (programmatic requirements considered).
2) Elective courses will be offered providing there are a minimum of 8 students enrolled.
Registration
72 It is the responsibility of the instructor to ensure that only properly registered students
are allowed to attend class. If a student’s name does not appear on the official class list
prepared by the Office of the Registrar after drop/add period, that student shall not be
allowed to attend, participate, or take or receive exams until the instructor is notified in
writing by the Office of the Registrar that the student is officially registered.
Schedules
Prior to each academic term, a master schedule of all regularly held classes will be dis-
tributed to faculty. Any changes in class schedules must be approved in writing by the
school dean.
Courses Taken at Other Colleges After Matriculation
Once a student has matriculated at the College, no courses taken off-campus will be
accepted for transfer credit. Exceptions to this policy may be granted by the vice presi-
dent for Academic Affairs/Provost in instances involving delay of graduation or extreme
hardship. In these instances, course approval must also be obtained from a faculty
member in the relevant discipline.
Credit by Examination
Credit by examination is available to students whose previous coursework in a subject
area does not meet transfer credit criteria, or who feel they have achieved competency
in a subject through work or life experience. Credit by examination is available to new
students only during the student’s first semester of matriculation at the College
(October 15 for fall enrollees, March 1 for spring enrollees).
Competency may be demonstrated through one of the following means: a.) MCPHS
Course Challenge Examination; b.) College Level Examination Program (CLEP);
c.) Advanced Placement Examination (AP); d) International Baccalaureate (IBO)
examinations.
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Applications for MCPHS Course Challenge Examinations for new students are available
through the College’s Admission Office. A fee ($150 per semester hour) is charged for
each examination attempted and no examination may be attempted more than once.
Examinations may not be available in all subject areas. A list of available examinations
and dates of administration may be obtained from the Admission Office. A minimum
grade of C must be achieved to receive credit for the Course Challenge Examination.
The College Board administers CLEP and AP examinations. A passing score on the CLEP
examination in English Composition with Essay will be accepted as credit for Expository
Writing I. A passing score on the CLEP examination in Freshman College Composition
with Essay will be accepted as credit for Expository Writing II. CLEP credit will be award-
ed only after the Admission Office has received official scores directly from the College
Board. In the case of AP examinations, credit will be awarded for a score of 4.0 or higher.
Students who complete IBO courses must provide high school transcripts and/or IBO
reports that document the course, examination level, and exam score. Students must
achieve a score of 5 or better on an HL (high level) IBO exam. Transfer credits are limited
to exams for English, language, biology or the Arts.
Students are responsible for scheduling challenge examinations through the Admission
Office and CLEP/AP examinations through the College Board. Results/scores of the
examination(s) should be sent (by the school dean if applicable) to the Admission
Office. If the student achieves an acceptable score on the examination(s), then notifica- 73
tion will be sent to: a) the student, b) program director, c) school dean, d) Office of the
Registrar, e) Academic Advising Center/Advisor, and f) others as appropriate. Credit
earned by examination will not be counted toward the Residency Requirement.
Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)
Certain laws require health care agencies to request criminal offender record information
(CORI) about candidates for employment, volunteer, or training positions and to review
the information to determine if the candidate is appropriate to be hired. The majority of
the clinical training and service-learning sites at which the College places students for
experiential education experiences must comply with these laws. In order to be eligible for
clinical placements or service-learning experiences, students must have been cleared
through a CORI check. Sites may require their own CORI checks, and students may be
asked to complete several forms to permit the checks. In cases where the site does not pay
the fee of the Criminal History Systems Board (CHSB), presently $30, for a CORI check,
the student is responsible for paying the fee. If a site requires but does not provide for
obtaining CORI checks, students can obtain them through the College’s Office of Legal
Counsel. Students are responsible for paying the fees of the CHSB. Without clearance
from a CORI check, students may not be permitted to begin clinical or service-learning
placements, and therefore, may be unable to meet program requirements.
Cross Registration (Boston)
Cross registration provides full time undergraduates of the Colleges of the Fenway with
the opportunity to take up to two courses per semester at any of the six institutions at no
additional charge. This opportunity provides students with advantages of a small college,
but exposes them to the resources similar to a large university. Cross registration enables
students to broaden their intellectual and social capacities, and it introduces them to fac-
ulty, research, colleagues and curricula they would not otherwise have experienced.
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Students in good academic and financial standing may cross register after students at the
home institution have completed the pre-registration process. Courses are open to cross
registration on a seat available basis. Each school’s home students have the first option to
register for courses that have been developed through joint efforts of faculty across the
schools, and the goal of these courses is to attract a mix of students. A searchable database of
all courses open for cross registration can be found at www.colleges-fenway.org/coursedi-
rectory/. Detailed information about cross registration and associated process and policies
are highlighted on the College of the Fenway website (see www.colleges-fenway.org).
Courses offered through the Colleges of the Fenway that require MCPHS students to be
absent from their own college (MCPHS) classes for no more than one week are considered
excused absences. Students enrolled in such courses are expected to meet all other academ-
ic requirements, working individually with faculty to make up work.
Dean’s List
The Dean’s List recognizes those full-time students who have completed at least 12 semes-
ter hours of credit during an academic semester with a minimum 3.50 QPA. The Dean’s
List is published approximately one month into the following semester. Incomplete grades
render a student ineligible for the Dean’s List in that term.
Disabilities Grievance Procedure
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with
74 Disabilities Act of 1990 provide that qualified persons with disabilities cannot be excluded
from participation in, denied the benefits of or be subjected to discrimination by any ser-
vice, program or activity of a postsecondary institution. In order to meet the needs of stu-
dents with disabilities and fulfill its legal obligations under Section 504 and the ADA, the
associate dean of Academic Support Services (Boston) and the director of Academic
Support Services (Worcester/Manchester) of the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and
Health Sciences assist students with disabilities in identifying and accessing reasonable
accommodations through the College’s accommodations process.
Students who believe they have been discriminated against may file a claim or complaint
with the dean of students, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 179
Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115-5896, 617.732.2929.
Complaints should be filed within 30 days of the incident and should include the following:
• The exact nature of the complaint—how complainant feels his/her rights have
been denied and the person(s) they believe are responsible;
• The date, time and place of the incident;
• The names of witnesses or persons who have knowledge of the incident;
• Copies of any available written documentation or evidence;
• Actions that could be taken to correct the violation.
If there is agreement that the complainant was the subject of discrimination, corrective
action will be taken to restore the complainant's rights. If there is no agreement, the com-
plainant may appeal to the provost/vice president for Academic Affairs or his or her designee.
Students may also file a complaint of discrimination with the Regional Office of Civil
Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Region 1, John W.
McCormack Post Office and Courthouse, Post Office Square. Boston, Massachusetts
02109-4557 at any point in the complaint process.
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
To discuss their rights under Section 504 and the ADA, to obtain a copy of the com-
plaint procedure, or to obtain help in filing a complaint, students should contact the
dean of students, 108 Fennell/Iorio, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health
Sciences, 179 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115-5896, 617.732.2929.
Discrimination Grievance Procedure
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) has established the
following procedure in the event that any student or employee believes he or she has
been discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex1, or dis-
ability.2 Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of
race, color, or national origin; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits
discrimination on the basis of sex; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 pro-
hibits discrimination on the basis of disability; and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975
prohibits discrimination on the basis of age. MCPHS abides by all federal and state laws
and regulations pertaining to discrimination. MCPHS shall address in a confidential
manner any grievance so as to protect the privacy of all parties involved.
Grievance Procedure – Informal Stage
A student or employee who believes he or she has been the subject of a discriminatory
act or practice should first discuss his/her complaint with the person against whom the
complaint is being made. If the circumstances of the complaint prevent the complainant
from having this discussion, or if the complaint is not resolved within five business days,
the complainant should discuss the complaint with the dean of students (dean), in the 75
case of student complaints, or the director of Human Resources (director), in the case of
employee complaints.
If the complaint resulted from a violation of student or employee policies of the College
or is a violation of law, the dean or director, as the case may be, shall take or direct
appropriate administrative action to enforce established policies or laws.
If the complaint involves a question of judgment or opinion not covered by established
policies or laws, the dean or director will meet with both the complainant and the per-
son against whom the complaint is being made within five business days of receiving
the complaint to attempt to resolve the matter.
If the dean or director finds no basis for the complaint, the complainant will be so
advised and given notice of the right to file a written complaint under the formal stage of
this grievance procedure.
Grievance Procedure – Formal Stage
A student or employee who believes he or she has been the subject of a discriminatory
act or practice must file a written complaint within 90 business days of when the com-
plainant knew or should have known of the alleged discriminatory act or practice.
If the complaint has not been resolved at the informal stage, or if the student or
employee does not initiate the complaint at the informal stage, the complainant should
1
This Discrimination Grievance Procedure does not apply to a complaint of sexual harassment, which should be
filed as described in the College’s Policy Against Sexual Harassment.
2
A student who believes he or she has been discriminated against based on a disability should refer to the
Disabilities Grievance Procedure above.
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submit a complaint in writing. The written complaint should include the following:
• The exact nature of the complaint—how the complainant believes s/he has been
discriminated against, and the person(s) believed responsible for the discriminatory
act or practice;
• The date, time and place of the incident(s);
• The names of witnesses or persons who have knowledge about the discriminatory
act or practice;
• Any available written documentation or evidence that is relevant to the complaint;
• The actions the complainant believes should be taken to correct the violation.
Complaints by students should be submitted to the dean of students (dean). Complaints
by employees should be submitted to the director of Human Resources (director). If the
complaint involves the dean, the complaint should be filed with the provost/vice president
for Academic Affairs, who shall appoint an alternate academic officer to receive the student
complaint. If the complaint involves the director, the complaint should be filed with the
vice president for Finance and Administration, who shall appoint an alternate administra-
tive officer to receive the employee complaint.
The dean or director shall promptly hear the complaint, together with such witnesses as
he or she deems relevant to the complaint. The complainant shall have the right to name
someone to be present during the hearing to act as his/her advisor, but no attorneys or
other advocates shall be permitted for any party.
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The dean or director shall make findings and reach a decision within 30 business days
of the end of the hearing. He/she shall communicate the findings and decision in writ-
ing to the complainant and other appropriate parties.
Appeal
The complainant may appeal the decision as follows: for student complaints, the appeal is to
the provost/vice president for Academic Affairs; for employee complaints, the appeal is to
the vice president for Finance and Administration. If either of these vice presidents made
the decision on the formal grievance, or if the formal grievance is against either of these vice
presidents, the complainant may appeal the decision to the president of the College.
The designated vice president, or other designated person if the vice president made the
decision on the formal grievance or if the formal grievance is against the vice president,
shall review the findings and decision of the dean or director, as the case may be, and
shall make a decision to uphold or overrule the findings and decision. The designated
vice president shall make a decision within 10 business days and shall communicate the
decision to the complainant and other appropriate parties. The decision of the desig-
nated vice president shall be final and not subject to further appeal to MCPHS.
Complainants may also file a complaint of illegal discrimination with any State or
Federal compliance agency constituted for this purpose.
Any retaliatory action of any kind against any person as a result of that person seeking
redress under this procedure, cooperating in any investigation, or otherwise, is prohib-
ited and shall be regarded as a separate and distinct grievance.
Any person who feels that he/she has been discriminated against also has a right to file
with any of the State of Federal compliance agencies constituted for this purpose, such as:
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United States Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights
701 JW McCormack POCH, Boston, MA 02109-4557
tel. 617.223.9662 fax 617.223.9669 TTY/TDD 617.223.9695 or 617.223.4097
Dishonesty
The College presumes that students will assume personal responsibility and maintain
personal integrity in all aspects of their education. Dishonest actions in the execution of
an examination, report, or paper are academic violations and are subject to probation,
deferred suspension, suspension, or expulsion. Specific policies and procedures are set
forth in the Student Code of Conduct.
Drop/Add Procedures
A registered student who wishes to adjust his or her class schedule during the designat-
ed Drop/Add period must complete a Drop/Add form and submit it to the Office of the
Registrar. Students cross-registered for Colleges of the Fenway courses must adhere to
the Drop/Add procedures at their HOME institution. The Drop/Add period deadline
for all programs is 4:00 p.m. on the fifth working day from the start of the academic
term (or third working day in Boston summer sessions). The form requires the signa-
ture of the Academic Advising Center official for Boston students. Adjustments to
tuition and fees, where applicable, are made automatically through the Office of
Student Financial Services. Students who wish to withdraw from a course after the des-
ignated Drop/Add period should refer to the “Withdrawal from a Course” section in 77
this catalog. No refunds are made if such changes are made after the designated
Drop/Add period. Simply failing to attend classes will not result in the course being
dropped from the student’s official registration, and students will be held financially
accountable and receive a course grade of F.
E-mail Policy
All MCPHS students are required to open, utilize, and maintain (i.e., keep storage within
the maximum set by the Office of Information Services) an MCPHS e-mail account.
Official college communications and notices are sent via MCPHS e-mail accounts. All
students are responsible for regularly checking their MCPHS e-mail and for the informa-
tion contained therein. ONLY MCPHS accounts will be used in all matters related to aca-
demics, student life, and college notifications. The college does not forward MCPHS
e-mail to personal e-mail accounts.
Examinations
All tests and examinations, other than final examinations, are scheduled by the instruc-
tor. No course examinations or major graded assignments (worth 15% or more of final
course grade) may be scheduled during the week before final examinations. Final exam-
inations are scheduled by the Office of the Registrar several weeks before the end of the
academic term. Final examinations must be given only during final exam week. The
final exam schedule includes make-up times for examinations cancelled due to
inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Students and faculty are remind-
ed to include these times when planning any travel.
Academic Honesty and Exams
The school deans are responsible for the proper conduct of examinations in their schools
and will assign faculty and graduate assistants to serve as proctors for examinations.
Support staff, under the supervision of the school deans, are responsible for maintaining
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confidentiality in the production and reproduction of examinations.
Instructors are expected to assist in the promotion of academic honesty, through the
following practices:
• limit the access/use of “recycled” exams
• students entering an exam room will be randomly seated
• seating assignments will be spaced throughout the exam room, allowing for ade-
quate spaces between students
• students will be required to leave all unnecessary testing materials (i.e. all backpacks,
notebooks, texts, calculators, PDAs, cellular phones, etc.) away from their seat
assignment – only required materials will be allowed at the seat assignment
• all exams are to be proctored
• in specific evaluation situations, students may be asked to show instructors/proctors
materials being used during the exam (PDAs, cellular phones, etc.) to ensure proper
use of the allowed material and adherence to the honesty policy.
The instructor should follow the College Policy on Academic Honesty when giving exam-
inations and ensure that proctors are present at all examinations in compliance with this
policy. At least one (1) course coordinator for each course should be present during an
examination to answer questions or to clarify issues that may arise. Exceptions to this rule
must be approved by the school dean.
78 Make-up Examinations
Make-up examinations will be offered to students who miss examinations for docu-
mented medical or personal emergencies. (See Absence.)
Specific days are set aside as make-up times for final examinations that have to be resched-
uled because of bad weather or other contingencies (e.g., power outages, fire alarms, etc.).
Students and faculty should plan to be available on these final examination make-up days
(i.e., they should not purchase non-refundable tickets to leave before the make-up date).
Posting Examination Grades
Faculty must not use a student identification number to post exam grades. Each student
has been assigned a Personal Identification Number (PIN). Faculty who intend to post
grades should request a special class list with PINs from Information Services. New stu-
dents should obtain a PIN from the Office of the Registrar. Please remember that the PIN
should be kept confidential and may be disclosed only to the student directly.
Good Academic Standing
To be in good standing, a student’s cumulative and professional grade point averages must
meet the minimums required by the degree program in which he or she is enrolled. Any
student whose cumulative or professional average falls below the minimum after an acade-
mic term is considered to be on probation. Professional grade point averages are calculated
only after 12 credits have been taken in professional courses. Cumulative or professional
grade point average minimums are listed in the table on page 79.
Students who fail to meet the minimum standards required for academic progression will
be notified of the decisions by the School Academic Standing Committee. School
Academic Standing Committee decisions regarding academic progression may be
appealed to the school dean in writing by the established/stated deadline. Decisions of the
School Dean regarding academic progression are final and not subject to further appeal.
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
In order to maintain good academic standing, students should be aware that the profes-
sional curricula of the College are rigorous and demanding. Students who must be
engaged in gainful employment should balance school and work responsibilities so as
not to compromise their academic success.
Min. grade
Overall in prof.
School Program Degree GPA Prof. GPA courses Other
All Schools All 1st Yr Students 2.0
Arts & Sciences Chemistry BS 2.0
Health Psychology BS 2.0
Premed & Health BS 2.0
Studies
Health Sciences Dental Hygiene BS & certificate 2.0 2.5 C
Health Sciences BS 2.5
Nursing (Boston & BS 2.0 C
Worcester
PA–Boston MPAS 2.20 end
of yr 1
2.50 end
of yr 2
2.80 end
of yr 3
2.85 C Min. 2.85 prof. GPA end of
yr 5 to enter clerkships 79
Physician Assistant MPAS 3.0 3.0
Studies–Manchester
(post-baccalaureate)
Radiologic Sciences BS 2.0 2.5 C
Pharmacy- Drug Discovery and MS 3.0
Boston Development
Drug Regulatory Affairs MS 3.0
& Health Policy
Medicinal Chemistry MS/PhD 3.0
Pharmaceutical BS 2.0
Mktg & Management
Pharmaceutical BS 2.0
Sciences
Pharmaceutics/ MS/PhD 3.0
Industrial Pharmacy
Pharmacology MS/PhD 3.0
Pharmacy PharmD (Class of 2.2 2.2 C- 2.2 to enter year 3 and
’07-’09 [entering year 6 (professional
prof phase in phase)
2003-2005])
PharmD (Class of 2.5* 2.5* C- 2.5 to enter year 3 and
2010+ [entering year 6 (professional
prof phase in phase)
2006+])
PharmD (Non- 2.5 (after C- 2.2 professional GPA for
Traditional path- completing 14 students entering 2003,
way) sh in Phases 2004, 2005
II & III)
Pharmacy- Pharmacy PharmD (Classes 2.2 Grades for PPW 331, 400,
Worcester/ entering 2003 and 401 Pass/Fail; not
Manchester and beyond) included to calculate GPA
*by the end of the spring semester of the second year
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Good Academic Standing and Satisfactory Progress
for Financial Aid
Student Financial Services disburses financial aid only to students in good academic
standing and who are making satisfactory progress toward completion of their degrees.
Refer to Student Financial Services in this catalog for further details.
Grading Policies
Grade Appeals
Students who wish to appeal a final grade must do so on or before the first day of class of
the subsequent academic term (including summers for programs that are year-round). It
is the student’s responsibility to ensure that the grade appeal process is concluded by
the end of the Drop/Add period. The first appeal should be a discussion with the
instructor, who must make a decision to uphold or change the grade within 48 hours of
the appeal. If a mutually acceptable agreement cannot be reached, the student may
appeal in writing to the department chair/program director, who must decide to uphold
or change the grade within 48 hours of that appeal. If this procedure is not successful in
resolving the matter, the student may then appeal in writing to the school dean, who has
48 hours to inform the student of the decision. The school dean’s decision is final.
Grade Point Average
The total number of quality points (see Grading System, below), divided by the total num-
80 ber of credit hours taken, yields the grade point average. The grade point average for each
semester and cumulatively is calculated to two decimal points. In some degree programs, a
professional grade point average is also calculated for each student by dividing the number
of professional quality points by the total number of professional credit hours taken.
Grade Reports
At the end of each academic term, grades are mailed to students at their billing priority
address. It is the responsibility of each student to report errors on the grade report to
the instructor issuing the grade.
Grading System
GRADE QUALITY POINTS
A 4.0
A- 3.7
B+ 3.3
B 3.0
B- 2.7
C+ 2.3
C 2.0
C- 1.7
D 1.0
F 0.0
I Not applicable, incomplete
W Not applicable, withdrawal from course
S Satisfactory (NMT, RTT, and Graduate Program only)
U Unsatisfactory (Graduate Program only)
Incomplete Grades
Incomplete grades must be completed by the end of the Drop/Add period following the
academic term (including summer sessions) in which the incomplete grade was
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assigned, or the grade automatically becomes an F. The instructor is responsible for
notifying the Office of the Registrar regarding any student who has been granted addi-
tional time for coursework completion. The instructor must also specify the extended
time period up to one semester. No student can progress to courses for which the I
course is prerequisite until the grade work is completed and the I grade changed.
Incomplete grades render a student ineligible for the Dean’s List. No student can gradu-
ate with an incomplete grade in any course necessary for graduation.
Pass/Fail Courses
A maximum of one elective course may be taken on a pass/fail basis at another institu-
tion, including the Colleges of the Fenway. A grade of P/F will appear on the MCPHS
transcript for any course taken pass/fail. A pass/fail course will not affect a student’s grade
point average. However, a failure in such a course may have an impact on progression
through the curriculum.
Repeated Courses
With the approval of the school dean, a student may repeat courses previously taken at
the College. Repetition of prerequisite courses must be completed prior to entry into
advanced-level courses. Following completion of a course repeated at MCPHS, the earlier
grade will be removed from the grade point average (up to the maximum of two pre-pro-
fessional and two professional courses or up to four courses in programs which do not
have a sequence of professional courses), and the more recent grade will be used in the
calculation. Both grades remain on the transcript for future reference. If the student 81
repeats any of the courses outside the College, the lower grade is dropped from the grade
point average, but a substitute grade is not used in the calculation. All repeated courses
must be completed within one calendar year from the time they were originally taken. A
maximum of four courses may be removed from a student’s grade point average, except
in cases where the student is changing his/her major. (See Change of Major.)
Professional courses may be attempted no more than two times. Pre-professional cours-
es may be attempted no more than three times. Grades of F and W are considered
attempts for courses in which D or better is the passing grade. For those courses in
which the passing grade is higher (e.g., C-, C, etc), grades below the passing grade are
all considered attempts. Failure to complete any course within these limits will result in
dismissal from the degree program or major.
When program faculty change a course, via the formal Curriculum Committee process,
from one category to the other (e.g., from pre-professional to professional), and a stu-
dent repeats the course in the new category, the GPA will automatically be calculated in
the new category. If the student wants the GPA to be calculated in the “old” category, he
or she must state the justification for that request via a Petition for Special Academic
Request. The request is NOT automatically approved, and the repeated course will NOT
be counted in both professional and pre-professional categories.
Replacement of F Grades
The registrar will automatically replace previous F grades when a student repeats a course,
up to the established limit of two pre-professional and two professional courses, or up to
four courses in programs which do not have a sequence of professional courses. Students
are encouraged to review their current degree audits with the Academic Advising Center to
determine if there are existing F grades that should be replaced. The timely replacement of
F grades is essential in determining the academic standing of students.
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Graduation Policies
Eligibility
The College recognizes four graduation dates during the academic year: September 15,
and a specified date in May (Boston), in June (Worcester), and in December. Formal
Commencement ceremonies are held once each year for each campus: Boston (May),
Manchester (December), and Worcester (June).
In order to be eligible to receive a degree on one of the above official graduation dates, stu-
dents must complete all degree requirements (including coursework, experiential educa-
tion, instructional requirements, and financial clearance) by the following:
May (Boston) Last day of spring semester final exam period
June (Worcester) Last day of spring semester final exam period
September Last day of Summer II
December Last day of fall semester final exam period
In order to participate (i.e., march) in formal Commencement ceremonies, students must
have completed all degree requirements as follows:
• May Commencement ceremony (Boston): Students who have completed degree
requirements by the last day of the spring semester final exam period, or who
earned their degree the previous September or December are eligible to participate
in the Commencement ceremony.
82 • June Commencement ceremony (Worcester, including PharmD graduates from the
Manchester campus): Students who have completed degree requirements by the last
day of the final period in the program, or who earned their degree the previous
September or December are eligible to participate in the Commencement ceremony.
• December Commencement ceremony (Manchester): Students who have completed
degree requirements by the last day of the final semester in the program are eligi-
ble to participate in the ceremony.
Students are only eligible to participate in the Commencement ceremony as noted above. In
the event of incomplete requirements (including outstanding financial balances), the school
dean will make a change in the student’s date of graduation (via the Change of YOG form).
It is the responsibility of the individual student to ensure that he or she meets all degree
requirements on schedule or risk delay in graduation.
Graduation with Honors
Summa cum laude 3.86 - 4.00
Magna cum laude 3.70 - 3.85
Cum laude 3.50 - 3.69
The determination of honors is based on the graduate’s final cumulative grade point
average. Honors designations appear on the student’s final grade transcript, but not on
the diploma.
First Honor Graduates are recognized during the May (Boston) and June (Worcester) com-
mencement ceremonies. First Honor Graduates are selected from each School (Arts and
Sciences, Health Sciences, Pharmacy–Boston, Pharmacy–Worcester/Manchester) within the
College. In order to be considered as the First Honor Graduate within a student’s respective
school, one must be a student in a full-time undergraduate or entry level program, with at
least three years of residency and have not earned any graduate or other advanced degree.
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Petition to Graduate
Students must file a petition of intent to graduate by the published deadline on the
Academic Calendar. The petition is available from the Academic Advising Center and
web page. The petition must be signed by the Academic Advising Center (and program
director if a minor is to be awarded) for the Boston campus or the advisor for the
Worcester and Manchester campuses. Upon completion, the Academic Advising Center
advisor will forward the petition to the Office of the Dean of Students. Graduate stu-
dents must submit petitions directly to the Office of the Dean of Students. Upon deter-
mination of completed requirements, students will be approved for graduation. In the
event of incomplete requirements, the school dean will make a change in the student’s
year of graduation (YOG) via the Change of YOG form. The student will be notified of
this change and encouraged to meet with his/her program director and/or the
Academic Advising Center to ensure satisfactory program completion within the new
YOG. All tuition and fees must be paid to the College prior to graduation.
Year of Graduation (YOG)
A Change of YOG form must be completed by the student and submitted to the appro-
priate school dean. This school dean will review the degree audit and validate the need
to change the YOG. Signed Change of YOG forms will be distributed to: a) the student,
b) Office of the Registrar, c) Student Financial Services, d) dean of students, and e)
Academic Advising Center.
Leave of Absence 83
The College recognizes that there are situations when a student may require a leave of
absence. A student must be in good academic and financial standing to apply for a leave of
absence. Such leaves are granted for a maximum of one semester. However, requests for
leaves beyond one semester may be granted by the dean of students due to extenuating cir-
cumstances (e.g., family emergencies, lack of available courses, etc.). The student must
complete a Leave of Absence Form, which calls for the signatures of the a) student, b) asso-
ciate dean of Academic Suport Services (Boston) or director of Academic Support Services
(Worcester/Manchester), and c) Student Financial Services. The student must submit the
Leave of Absence form with all signatures to the associate dean of Academic Support
Services who will forward the form to the Office of the Registrar and all other necessary
parties. A student who fails to return within the designated time must reapply for admis-
sion. Students on a Leave of Absence are not eligible for College Services. (See Withdrawal.)
Minor Concentrations (Boston)
Students who wish to pursue a minor concentration must complete a Declaration of
Minor Concentration form, which is available from the Academic Advising Center.
Students must obtain the signature of the faculty member responsible for coordinating
the minor concentration and the school dean. The Declaration of Minor Concentration
form must be forwarded to the a) the student, b) Academic Advising Center, c) associ-
ate dean of Academic Suport Services, and d) Office of the Registrar.
Registration for Classes
Prior to the start of each academic term, each student completes a registration form, which
is signed by the Academic Advising Center or his/her academic advisor and submitted to
the Office of the Registrar. Students who register on time receive a bill in the mail from
Student Financial Services. Students who miss the registration period are charged a late
registration fee. Students who have outstanding balances are not allowed to register or
attend classes until all bills are paid in full.
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Non-matriculating Students
In rare instances, students may register for courses at MCPHS prior to matriculation in
a specific program. All prerequisites for a class must be satisfied and there must be
room in the class. Credit will be accepted only for classes in which students earn a C or
better in undergraduate courses or a B or better in graduate courses. The maximum
number of credits allowed is 12 semester hours for undergraduate students and 6
semester hours for graduate students. Students must request to have these credits
applied to their degree; it is not automatic.
Visiting Students
Visiting students (those enrolled in degree programs at institutions other than members
of the Colleges of the Fenway) may also register for classes at the College. Such students
must provide documentation of good academic standing from their home institution
before completing their registration. Visiting students may register on a seat available
basis and only after the designated period when matriculated students have completed
the registration process. Such students may obtain registration materials at the Office of
the Registrar. This same policy also applies to students from other MCPHS campuses.
In the case of non-matriculated and visiting students, it is expected that such students
will adhere to the academic requirements as set forth by the instructor(s) and stated in
the course syllabus.
84 Residency Requirement
Students must complete 1) at least half of the required credits for a degree and 2) all
professional course requirements in the respective degree program, in residence at
MCPHS. In special cases, the school dean may allow transfer credit for professional
courses provided the student is able to demonstrate competency in the subject. If a pro-
gram does not have specified professional courses, then half of all credits must be taken
in residence. At least one-half of the courses required for a minor concentration must
be completed while in residence at MCPHS. “In residence” is defined as being registered
for and enrolled in MCPHS courses, whether the courses are delivered using traditional
or distance delivery methods. Colleges of the Fenway courses are credited as MCPHS
courses (including the number of credits). An exception to the residency requirement is
granted to those who hold licensure in a discipline and are enrolled in an MCPHS bac-
calaureate degree completion program, e.g., the BS in Health Sciences or the BS in
Dental Hygiene degree completion program. The residency requirement for such stu-
dents is a minimum of 30 semester credits of MCPHS-approved courses.
Student Status
Master of Physician Assistant Studies (PA)–Boston: Years 1 through 4 are classified
undergraduate and full-time status is a minimum of 12 semester hours; at the point a
PA student attains fifth-year status, the student is eligible for graduate federal financial
aid, and full-time status is a minimum of 9 semester hours.
Master of Physician Assistant Studies (PA)–Manchester: This is a post-baccalaureate
program. All students are classified as graduate students, and full-time status is a mini-
mum of 9 semester hours.
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)–Boston: Years 1 through 4 are classified undergradu-
ate and full-time status is a minimum of 12 semester hours; at the point a PharmD stu-
dent attains fifth-year status, the student is eligible for graduate federal financial aid,
and full-time status is a minimum of 9 semester hours.
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)–Worcester/Manchester: Year 1 is classified undergrad-
uate and full-time status is a minimum of 12 semester hours; Years 2 and 3, the student
is eligible for graduate federal financial aid, and full-time status is 9 semester hours.
For all baccalaureate degree programs, students are classified undergraduates and full-
time status is a minimum of 12 semester hours.
For all other MS and PhD programs, full-time status is a minimum 9 semester hours.
Transcripts
A charge of $5.00 is made for each transcript. Copies of official and unofficial tran-
scripts must be requested in writing and bear the signature of the requesting student.
Transcripts are furnished to designated institutions or authorized agencies only when
the student submits a completed transcript authorization form. Transcripts are issued
to those students whose financial status with Student Financial Services is clear.
Transfer Credit
Prior to Acceptance
Courses taken at other accredited colleges or universities in the U.S. before the student
was accepted to the College may receive MCPHS transfer credit provided that a mini-
mum grade of C has been earned. No transfer credit may be awarded for behavioral,
basic science or professional coursework that is more than ten years old. 85
Transfer Policy
MCPHS does not award transfer credit for remedial or skills courses or other courses that
are taught at levels below the first-year level at MCPHS. This includes: English courses on
sentence and paragraph structure or similar courses below the level of LIB 111 (Expository
Writing I); mathematics courses in arithmetic or algebra if below the level of MAT 141
(Algebra and Trigonometry); and biology and chemistry courses below the level of the
MCPHS first year courses required for the program to which the student seeks entrance.
Transfer courses will not be accepted as fulfillment of the core curriculum requirements in
the liberal arts distribution areas if they are taught in the first year of a College curriculum.
Liberal arts courses acceptable for transfer credit must have prerequisite requirements and
must be taken during the student’s second or subsequent year in a College curriculum.
Approval of Transfer Credit – Post Matriculation
Students must complete a Petition to Transfer Credit form and submit it to the Office
of the Registrar. The registrar reviews and forwards the form with recommendations to
the provost/vice president for Academic Affairs, who will make determination of hard-
ship. School deans and/or course instructors must then approve the specific course(s)
to be taken. Notification of the decision will be distributed to: a) Academic Advising
Center, b) program director, c) school dean, d) Office of the Registrar, e) Office of
Academic Affairs, and f) others as appropriate. The student is responsible for requesting
that official transcripts be sent to the Office of the Registrar, which will verify the credit
and post a grade of “TR” in the student’s transcript.
Minimum Transfer Grade
The minimum grade for receiving transfer credit is C (2.0).
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Physics 270, Foundations of Physics I
Students who, prior to matriculation at MCPHS, have completed either one semester of cal-
culus-based physics or two semesters of algebra-based physics will receive transfer credit for
PHY 270. To be eligible for transfer credit, the courses must have been completed at a col-
lege or university and grades of C or better must have been earned in each class. This policy
applies only to transfer credit requested for courses taken prior to matriculation at MCPHS.
Studio Art and Performance Courses
A maximum of one studio art or performance course may be taken for credit at another
institution, including the Colleges of the Fenway. Studio art courses may be accepted
for general elective credit only, not for Liberal Arts distribution credit.
Visiting Classes
A person may visit a class in which he/she is not officially enrolled only with prior con-
sent of the instructor.
Withdrawal
Administrative Withdrawal
Section 1: Administrative Withdrawal
An administrative withdrawal will mean that a student’s pre-registration or registration,
housing, meal plan, and financial aid for the current semester will be canceled. The student
86 will be unable to register or pre-register for any subsequent semester until the administra-
tive withdrawal is resolved.
A student may be administratively withdrawn by the College, if any of the following
conditions apply:
a. if after due notice, the student fails to satisfy an overdue financial obligation to the
College, consisting of tuition, loans, board, room fees, library charges, or other
student charges, including student activities, health insurance, graduation fees, and
other such fees as may be established by the College
b. if the student fails to comply with certain administrative requirements, such as the
submission of immunization forms, etc.
c. if the student fails to attend classes during the first two weeks of the semester
d. if the student participates in forgery, fraud, or falsification of information on any
official College form or document, such as registration forms, add/drop form,
grade report, recommendations, transcripts, etc.
e. if the student fails to register for the coming semester.
All matters must be resolved by the end of the second week of the current academic
term in order for the student to be considered enrolled. If a graduating student is
administratively withdrawn his/her graduation date will be forwarded to the next avail-
able graduation date for consideration.
Section 2: Effects of Administrative Withdrawal
If administratively withdrawn, a student’s record will indicate the withdrawal date and
the reason code for administrative withdrawal. All courses for which a student is regis-
tered at the time of withdrawal will receive a grade of “W” until or unless reinstated.
The student shall not be allowed to pre-register or register for future semester. If a stu-
dent has already pre-registered at the time of withdrawal, all pre-registration course
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requests will be canceled.
The student shall receive no further material or notification from the registrar concern-
ing College affairs once administratively withdrawn.
Section 3: Procedures for Implementing Administrative Withdrawal
The registrar will recommend to the dean of students that a student be administratively
withdrawn from the College. The recommendation must be based on one of the
grounds set forth in Section 1.
The student shall have the right to present his/her case to the dean of students. The
dean of students shall hear the case and decide whether facts exist which warrant
administrative withdrawal under Section 1. If the dean of students decides in favor of
administrative withdrawal, the registrar shall withdraw the student upon receipt of the
decision. The Office of the Registrar will then send notification to the student to the last
known address of the administrative withdrawal.
Section 4. Reinstatement
Any student who has been administratively withdrawn may, at any time after the with-
drawal, make arrangements with the appropriate office (student financial services, reg-
istrar, and/or dean of students) for resolution of the matter.
Upon satisfactory resolution by the appropriate office(s), the student shall be eligible 87
for reinstatement. If resolution occurs after the final date noted in the withdrawal letter,
students will not be eligible to be reinstated in the current semester but must delay their
return until the subsequent semester.
In semesters beyond those from which the student was withdrawn, the student must file a
readmission application by the stated deadline for enrollment in the next available semes-
ter. Any student who has attempted to resolve the matter but has failed to do so, may peti-
tion for reinstatement by mailing or delivering to the dean of students a written statement
describing the actions he/she has taken to resolve the matter and the reasons why the stu-
dent believes himself/herself entitled to reinstatement. The dean of students, in his/her
discretion may decide the matter on the written petition of the student and such answer
as the registrar may submit, or may schedule a meeting on the matter at the earliest prac-
ticable date. If the dean of students decides in favor of reinstatement, the registrar shall
cause the student to be reinstated forthwith upon receipt of the decision.
Health Leave of Absence Policy
When a student’s health or mental health problem precludes successful completion of
her/his educational program, the student may receive a health leave of absence from the
College and College residence hall, upon recommendation of the dean of students, or
designee. Normally, the leave of absence will result from the student’s voluntary efforts.
In exceptional circumstances, a student may be asked to leave the College or College
residence hall involuntarily until the behavior no longer precludes successful comple-
tion of an educational program.
This policy does not supercede the Student Code of Conduct. Violations of the Student
Code of Conduct will be handled through the student disciplinary process as outlined
in the Student Handbook.
ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Voluntary Health Leave of Absence
If the student’s behavior progresses to the point where the student is:
a. unable to live independently, or
b. unable to protect her/himself in the community, or
c. unable to perform the essential functions of an educational program without
requiring substantial modification of the program,
the student is eligible for and may request from the dean of students (provided med-
ical/mental health documentation from a licensed provider is presented) a health leave
of absence from the College and College residence hall, regardless of the time in the
semester. In order to remove the conditions of the leave, the student must present evi-
dence (documented evidence from a medical/mental health licensed provider) that the
behavior no longer precludes successful completion of an educational program. In most
cases, at least one academic semester must have passed before readmission under a vol-
untary health leave of absence can be considered.
If on a leave of absence, a student’s record will indicate the leave date and the reason
code for voluntary health leave. All courses for which a student is registered at time of
leave will receive a grade of “W” and will follow the refund policy as outlined in the
College Catalog. Requests for special consideration regarding the refund policy (e.g.,
leave date beyond the refund date) may be made to the provost/vice president for
Academic Affairs
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Involuntary Health Leave of Absence
The dean of students, or designee may issue an involuntary health withdrawal, whether
or not the student’s behavior, violates the Student Code of Conduct.
An involuntary health leave of absence must involve a strong likelihood of:
a. serious risk of physical harm to the student himself/herself, manifested by evi-
dence of threats of suicide or attempts at suicide or other serious bodily harm;
b. serious risk of physical harm to other persons in the community, including an infec-
tious condition, evidence of homicidal or other violent behavior;
c. a reasonable risk of physical impairment or injury to the student himself/herself
because of impaired judgment that would not allow the student to live indepen-
dently or protect himself/herself in the community or not allow the student to
perform the essential functions of an educational program without requiring sub-
stantial modification of the program.
Process for Involuntary Leave of Absence
Report & Initial Meeting
Upon receiving a report documenting the behavior(s) that indicate why a student
should be put on involuntary health leave, the dean of students, or designee, will meet
with the student regarding the report.
Suspension Pending Determination
The student may be suspended immediately from the College or College residence hall
pending the determination of the involuntary health leave of absence when, on the
basis of the information available, the College reasonably believes the student’s contin-
ued presence on campus endangers the physical safety or well-being of her/himself or
others or seriously disrupts the educational process of the College. Either before or as
promptly as is feasible, the student will be given the opportunity to be heard and pre-
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sent evidence as to why s/he should not be immediately suspended.
Evaluation
The dean of students, or designee, may inform the student orally or in writing that s/he
must participate in a medical or mental health evaluation conducted by one of the fol-
lowing:
a. MCPHS director of Counseling Services, or designee (in the case of psychological
disorder), or
b. an independent evaluator (licensed social worker, licensed mental health counselor,
licensed psychologist or licensed medical doctor) selected by the student at the stu-
dent’s expense.
The student must sign a release of information form authorizing the evaluator to con-
sult with MCPHS staff regarding the evaluation.
The evaluation must be completed within 24 hours of the date of written or verbal notice
or as soon as reasonable, as determined by the dean of students, or designee. The dean of
students, or designee, may grant an extension for completion.
If the student fails to complete or refuses to participate in an evaluation when referred,
s/he may be issued an involuntary health leave of absence.
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Upon completion of the evaluation, the MCPHS staff member who conducts or con-
sults in the evaluation will make a recommendation to the dean of students, or
designee. An opportunity must be provided for the student to discuss the recommenda-
tions with the MCPHS staff member who conducted or consulted in the evaluation,
and with the dean of students or his/her designee.
Within five (5) business days following the meeting with the MCPHS staff member
who conducted or consulted in the evaluation, the student will be given the opportuni-
ty to be heard and present evidence as to why s/he should not be issued an involuntary
health leave of absence. The dean of students, or designee, will make a determination
and inform the student in writing.
Effective Date
Once the involuntary health leave of absence is issued, the terms of the leave become effec-
tive immediately. A student’s record will indicate the leave date and the reason code for
involuntary health leave. All courses for which a student is registered at the time of leave
will receive a grade of “W” and will follow the refund policy as outlined in the College
Catalog. Requests for special consideration regarding the refund policy (e.g., leave date
beyond the refund date) may be made to the provost/vice president for Academic Affairs.
The safety of the student while on campus must be assured. Advance notice of an involun-
tary health leave is only recommended when the safety of the student while on campus is
assured. In the case of emergencies, no advance notice may be possible.
Appeal
A student who has been issued an involuntary health leave of absence may appeal the
decision to the provost/vice president for Academic Affairs in writing within five (5) busi-
ness days of receiving the decision. The reasons for the appeal and the desired resolution
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must be indicated in the letter. The provost/vice president for Academic Affairs will con-
sider the case within five (5) business days of the request for an appeal. At the time of the
appeal hearing, the student will have the opportunity to contest the decision and will be
permitted to have an advocate from the College present. The decision of the provost/vice
president for Academic Affairs is final.
Return After Leave of Absence
In order to remove the conditions of the leave of absence, the student must present
medical documentation that the behavior no longer precludes successful completion of
an educational program. The student must also participate in an evaluation conducted
by College staff. In most cases, at least one academic semester must have passed before
readmission under an involuntary health leave can be considered.
Deviations from Established Policies
Reasonable deviations from this policy will not invalidate a decision or proceeding
unless significant prejudice to a student may result.
Withdrawal from a Course
Students may withdraw from a course through the end of the 10th week of the fall or
spring semester; however, no refunds are given after the end of the official drop/add
period. After the official drop/add period, students who choose to withdraw receive a
grade of W for the course. The withdrawal slip must be signed by both the instructor in
90 the course and the student’s advisor. Every registered student who remains in a course is
given a grade. Simply failing to attend classes does not constitute withdrawal.
Withdrawal from the College
A student must complete an exit interview with the associate dean of Academic Support
Services (Boston) or director of Academic Support Services (Worcester/Manchester)
prior to withdrawing from the College. The student must also complete a Withdrawal
Form, which calls for the signatures of the a) associate dean of Academic Support
Services (Boston) or director of Academic Support Services (Worcester/Manchester), b)
Student Financial Services and c) school dean—final signature. The student must sub-
mit the withdrawal form, with all signatures, to the Office of the Registrar. Failure to do
so results in automatic failure in all courses in which the student is currently enrolled
and forfeiture of any pro-rated tuition refund.
Withdrawn students are not eligible for College services.
General Education Requirements . . . .
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Preprofessional, general education and liberal arts distribution requirements for all bac-
calaureate and first professional degree programs are summarized below. Course sequences
for the preprofessional and professional curriculum in a particular degree program may be
found in the specific sections pertaining to each of the College’s schools and divisions.
Placement in Mathematics Courses
Students are placed in mathematics courses based on their SATs and degree program.
This initial math placement can be changed by the scores on the Mathematics Placement
Exam (MPE). Students receive their fall Course Schedule prior to taking the MPE. After
taking the MPE, there will be students who will be notified in writing about suggested
changes based on their MPE score. These changes can be made during the ADD/DROP
period at the beginning of the fall semester. Any changes in assigned math courses must
be discussed with the Coordinator of Mathematics in the School of Arts and Sciences.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
All incoming transfer students who have completed expository writing courses at a college
outside the continental United States must take the Writing Proficiency Examination upon
arrival during orientation prior to the fall semester. Scores on the Writing Proficiency
Examination determine whether the student may receive transfer credit for Expository 91
Writing I and/or II from an institution outside the continental United States. This determi-
nation is made by the coordinator of writing programs in the School of Arts and Sciences.
Oral Proficiency Examination–Boston
All students who matriculated in 1998 or thereafter must demonstrate oral proficiency
at the point of admission by passing the Oral Proficiency Exam. The exam is adminis-
tered during the student’s first semester at the College. (Students who matriculated
before 1998 are exempt.) Students whose incomplete mastery of North American
English demonstrates that they have difficulty communicating clearly are required to
take LIB 104 (Applied Linguistics for Oral Proficiency) if they are first-year students, or
LIB 253 (Oral Communication in Health Care) if they are in the second year or
beyond. Students whose exam scores indicate high levels of communication apprehen-
sion are required to take LIB 252 (Introduction to Speech.) Students placed in LIB 104
or LIB 253 would not also be placed in LIB 252. These courses carry liberal arts or gen-
eral elective credit (but not humanities credit). Students who fail the OPE or who fail
to take the OPE during their first semester at the College are automatically registered
in the appropriate course (LIB 104, 252, or 253).
Writing Proficiency Examination–Boston
As a requirement for graduation, students in all bachelor of science and first profes-
sional degree programs at the College must demonstrate their writing proficiency by
passing an examination designed and evaluated by the faculty. Students can meet the
writing proficiency requirement in one of three ways: 1) by passing the Writing
Proficiency Exam (WPE) or, in the event of a W grade, successful completion of an
additional four-hour workshop in the College Writing Center; 2) by successfully com-
pleting a one-semester, non-credit tutorial followed by a separate WPE administered
through the College Writing Center; 3) by passing LIB 113 (Expository Writing III)
which is restricted to students who have failed the exam. This course fulfills the writing
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proficiency requirement and carries liberal arts or general elective credit (but not
humanities credit). Information on the writing proficiency requirement can be
obtained by contacting the WPE coordinator in the School of Arts and Sciences.
Students who enter the College without LIB 111 and LIB 112 credit (primarily freshmen)
take the WPE at the conclusion of LIB 112 (Expository Writing II). Students who enter
the College with LIB 111 and LIB 112 credit (primarily transfer students) must take the
WPE by the end of their first semester at the College. Students who fail the WPE or fail
to take the WPE are automatically registered in LIB 113 for the fall semester (if fresh-
men progressing into the second year) or the spring semester of their first year at the
College (all others). These students may, alternatively, choose to take LIB 113 in a sum-
mer session following their first year at the College.
Writing and Oral Proficiency Examination–Worcester/Manchester
Pharmacy students at the Worcester or Manchester campuses must complete the WPE
and OPE during their first year of matriculation. Administration of required courses for
students who fail these exams is arranged by the ESL Specialist in Worcester/Manchester.
OPE and WPE Exemptions
Students are exempt from the OPE and WPE requirements only if they are matriculated
in a program that requires a baccalaureate degree as a condition of admission, or if they
are in a certificate program.
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Compliance with Oral and Writing Proficiency
and Library Modules Requirements–Boston
Students must meet the Oral (OPE) and Writing (WPE) Proficiency and Library Modules
(LM) requirements in a timely manner as stipulated below. Students who fail to comply
with these requirements will be prohibited from registration in a required course and will
be significantly delayed in their curricular progress. The chart below lists each degree pro-
gram, possible years of entry for that program, and the corresponding courses for which
these requirements are prerequisite. Please note that three library modules (INF 101, 102,
and 103) must be completed before registering for the courses on the chart. For details on
the OPE and WPE and successful completion of these requirements, see sections titled
“Writing Proficiency Examination” and “Oral Proficiency Examination.”
SCHOOL Program year Courses for which completion of
and corresponding student enters OPE, WPE and LM requirements
degree program MCPHS are prerequisites
School of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry 1 Organic Chemistry I
2 Biochemistry I
3 Advanced Chemistry Elective
Bachelor of Science in 1 Foundations of Calculus II
Health Psychology 2 Health Care Ethics
3 Interpersonal Communication in
the Health Professions
Bachelor of Science in Premedical 1 Organic Chemistry I
and Health Studies 2 Biochemistry I
3 Interpersonal Communication in
the Health Professions
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School of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in 1 Interpersonal Communication
Dental Hygiene in the Health Professions
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 1 Interpersonal Communication
(Boston) in the Health Professions
Bachelorof Science in Nursing 1 Nursing: History, Knowledge,
(Worcester – students with substantial and Narrative
credit but without prior BA/BS)
Bachelor of Radiologic Science All years (OPE) Internship I
All years (WPE) Health Care Ethics
All years (LM) Internship I
Master of 1 Organic Chemistry I
Physician Assistant Studies 2 Biochemistry I
3 Immunology
4 Gross Anatomy
School of Pharmacy-Boston
Doctor of Pharmacy 1 Organic Chemistry I
2 Physiology I
3 Pharmacology I
Bachelor of Science in 1 Organic Chemistry I
Pharmaceutical Sciences and 2 Medical Biochemistry
Bachelor of Science in Pharma- 3 Pharmaceutical Regulation and Law
ceutical Marketing and Management
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Doctor of Pharmacy 1 (OPE, WPE) Pathophysiology
1 (LM) Introduction to Pharmaceutical Care I
Bibliographic Instruction Requirement (Library Modules)
As a requirement for graduation, students must demonstrate proficiency in the use of
information resources by passing a series of instructional modules. The modules are
designed and evaluated by library faculty. They are tailored to each degree program at the
College and must be taken sequentially and at specific times in the curriculum. While not
carrying any degree credit, the requirements must be met to register for required courses
and to qualify for graduation.
Post-Baccalaureate Programs
Students enrolled in degree programs for which a baccalaureate degree is an admission
requirement are exempted from the core curriculum, oral and writing proficiency, and
library module requirements. Students in the 32-month Physician Assistant Studies pro-
gram are an exception in that they are required to complete the library module require-
ment though exempt from the core currriculum and oral and writing proficiency.
Medical Terminology Requirement
Competency in medical terminology is required of students in most degree programs.
Students may meet this competency as follows: a) Third-year PharmD, BS in
Pharmaceutical Sciences, BS in Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management, BS in
Premedical and Health Studies, and Fourth-Year Physician Assistant Studies (Boston) stu-
dents take the competency examination prepared by faculty in the School of
Pharmacy–Boston during the fall semester; b) If the student does not pass the examination
he/she must take a one-credit course offered each year in the spring semester. Successful
completion of the one-credit course or a passing grade on the exam satisfies the competen-
cy requirement. A medical terminology course taken off campus is not awarded general
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elective credit in any programs. The medical terminology requirement for Dental Hygiene,
Radiologic Sciences, and the School of Pharmacy–Worcester/Manchester is met within the
curriculum of each program. Radiologic Sciences transfer students are given the option of
taking a medical terminology proficiency exam at the beginning of the spring semester. If
they fail, they must take RSC 110 in the spring.
First Year Seminar
All students entering the college as first year students must take a one semester hour
First Year Seminar during the fall semester. The seminar is designed to ease the transi-
tion from high school to college by orienting students to College resources, career
opportunities, and the academic skills needed for classroom success. (Transfer students
are exempted from this requirement.)
Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum
All bachelor of science and first professional degree programs at MCPHS must incorporate
the Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum through curriculum components that are equiva-
lent to the following minimum standards.
DISCIPLINE(S) MINIMUM STANDARD
Science and Mathematics 26 s.h.
Life Sciences two courses, including at least one laboratory
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Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science three courses
Statistics one course
Liberal Arts 30 s.h.
Health Care Ethics one course
Communication Studies one course
Composition (includes introduction to literature) two courses
Introduction to Behavioral Science one course
Introduction to Social Science one course
Liberal Arts distribution four courses; at least one course
(elective or required) must be in each
of the three distribution areas (humanities,
social sciences, and behavioral sciences)
Core Curriculum Rationale
Preamble: The Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum and General Education
In addition to education in the various Arts and Sciences disciplines and preparatory
work in areas prerequisite to the curricula of the professional programs, the Arts and
Sciences core curriculum promotes an integrated education. Integration facilitates liberal
learning in the professional curricula through emphasis on six general ability-based out-
comes: critical thinking and decision-making, social interaction and citizenship, self-
awareness and social responsibility, life-long learning, communication, and value-based
action. Allocation of space for distribution electives along with the presence of required
courses in interpersonal communication and health care ethics during the advanced and
professional years affirms the faculty’s commitment to education of the whole person.
Life Sciences:
The life sciences introduce students to fundamental biological principles that are neces-
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sary to their future studies as health care professionals. Courses such as Cell and
Molecular Biology and Biology of Organisms establish the foundations for understand-
ing the cellular, biochemical, immunological, and microbial mechanisms that form the
bases of more advanced studies, such as microbiology, physiology, pathophysiology, and
pharmaceutical biotechnology. The life sciences component of the core curriculum is
designed to provide students with a breadth of basic knowledge and practice in apply-
ing that knowledge to solve complex problems. Emphasis on active learning strategies
in both didactic and laboratory assignments prepares students for the independent and
advanced learning required by all degree programs at the College.
Chemistry:
Chemistry introduces students to the composition, structure and properties of substances
and is fundamental to an understanding of the physical world. By gaining knowledge of
the particulate nature of matter students learn an explanatory paradigm that supports the
biological and pharmaceutical sciences and illuminates the history of science and technol-
ogy. Since the atomic world is not directly observable, the discipline of chemistry culti-
vates formal reasoning skills, such as drawing inferences from observations. By
approaching knowledge through a constructivist perspective, chemistry complements the
liberal arts and develops an appreciation for open-minded and dynamic learning.
Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science:
Mathematics is the basic language of the sciences. The process of learning mathematics
helps develop logical and rational habits of reasoning and acclimates students to the 95
operation of formal systems. Physics helps students implement active learning strate-
gies in the analysis and solution of complex problems requiring the integration of sym-
bolic, mathematical reasoning with verbal and visual thinking skills. Laboratories cast
the student in the role of researcher and emphasize the importance of careful procedure
and observation in the collection and analysis of experimental data. A sound under-
standing of calculus and the calculus-based concepts and principles of mechanics pro-
vides a necessary foundation for advanced study in chemistry and the biomedical and
pharmaceutical sciences. Computers and communication technologies have become
integral aspects of scientific learning and professional practice. Computer science
courses provide knowledge of critical software applications, hardware components, and
internet resources. They foster the creative organization and presentation of informa-
tion, enhance problem-solving and data management skills, and develop abilities to
track and use new information pertinent to professional learning and practice.
Statistics:
Statistics is a core course because it provides tools needed to accurately assess statistical
analyses that are reported in both the mass media and scholarly publications. The ability to
effectively interpret numerical and graphical statistics is necessary for advanced study in the
health professions and it is essential that health care professionals demonstrate knowledge
of the statistical terminology and methodologies found in the biomedical and professional
literature. The formal study of statistics complements the sciences because it also requires
that students learn to formulate and test hypotheses and draw appropriate conclusions.
Health Care Ethics:
Ethics is a necessary component of any professional education. Health care ethics prepares
students to identify the salient ethical issues that arise in contemporary health care practice
(including biomedical and behavioral research). Formal instruction puts these contempo-
rary issues in broader context by introducing students to the historical quest for a coherent
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and comprehensive normative ethical theory to guide personal and professional conduct.
It also reviews and evaluates the strengths and limitations of competing normative ethical
theories and engages students in theoretical discussion and analysis of problematic case
studies. This core component forms one of the crucial general ability-based outcomes in
professional education: the responsible use of values and ethical principles.
Communication:
Interpersonal communication is also a necessary core component in the education of
health professionals. Communication studies provide a theoretical model for understand-
ing the two-way nature of communication and the various factors that influence the trans-
mission and exchange of information and the development of interpersonal relationships,
including patient-provider relationships. Communication studies help students assess their
communication competencies, improve their ability to work with colleagues, and adapt to
new social environments. Students learn listening and public speaking skills, assertiveness
strategies, and ways of demonstrating empathy. Enhanced self-awareness and self-esteem
contribute to professional development and life-long learning.
Composition:
Expository Writing develops the ability to write clearly, concisely and precisely. The use
of writing as a tool for learning increases academic performance across the curriculum
and promotes student-centered learning. Writing from sources teaches summary, syn-
thesis and criticism skills that are basic to all disciplines. Expository writing also devel-
96 ops research skills, including the use of library and on-line resources, location and
evaluation of source materials, thesis formulation and development, and referencing
and citation techniques. Attention to works of prose fiction, drama and poetry and stu-
dent-centered exploration of moods and meanings in expressive media provide the
foundation for humanistic, literary and esthetic analysis.
Introduction to the Behavioral Sciences:
A foundational course in the behavioral sciences teaches students how internal factors
(e.g., personality and motives) and external factors (e.g., social pressures) combine to affect
behavior. Students learn to appreciate the manner in which human behavior can be stud-
ied systematically and scientifically. They also come to understand the differences between
“normal” and “abnormal” behavior and how difficult it can be to distinguish these.
Students learn that some of their assumptions about humans are misconceptions and
stereotypes, and they learn to apply the concepts, theories and principles of psychology
and/or sociology to develop a better understanding of themselves and those around them.
Introduction to the Social Sciences:
A foundational, interdisciplinary course in the social sciences teaches students the value
of historical perspective and terms and concepts basic to disciplinary study in the social
sciences (e.g., culture, class, ethnicity, race, gender and social construction). Students
survey historical patterns of immigration and social transformation, study themes relat-
ed to the emergence of American culture and identity, and explore various forces and
factors that contribute to the formation of both individual and collective identities.
Students are introduced to the analysis and use of historical documents, secondary
sources and visual media. Students learn how to locate contemporary issues in histori-
cal, social, economic, and political frameworks, to identify individual, social and cultural
differences, and to express sensitivity and tolerance within a culturally diverse society.
Liberal Arts Distribution:
Students build on the foundational courses in the humanities, behavioral sciences, and
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social sciences through more advanced or specialized courses in each of these discipli-
nary areas. The inclusion of a fourth liberal arts elective permits additional study in one
of these areas or selection of a language or communication course at a level appropriate
to the student’s needs. The liberal arts electives assure a breadth of learning experiences
in general education while allowing latitude for student curriculum preferences.
Minor Concentration Requirements
For those students in Arts and Sciences, Health Sciences, or School of Pharmacy–Boston,
who desire further study in specialty areas, minor concentrations are available in American
studies, chemistry, health psychology, medical humanities, and premedical studies.
American Studies
Coordinators: Dr. Jennifer L. Tebbe and Dr. David E. Tanner
The American Studies minor is designed to offer students an opportunity to coordinate lib-
eral arts electives in several disciplines—behavioral sciences, literature, history, social and
political sciences—to form a coherent body of knowledge in the study of American culture.
Required Courses
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 530 Undergraduate Research Project
(following completion of a least 12 s.h. in the minor) 3
SSC 430 The Fifties: Introduction to American Studies or 97
SSC 431 The Sixties: Introduction to American Studies 3
Total 6
Elective Courses
Three courses selected from the following for a total of 9 semester hours:
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
HUM 252 The Short Story 3
HUM 351 Selected American Writers 3
SSC 230 Cultural Anthropology 3
SSC 340 Survey of Modern American History 3
SSC 430* The Fifties: Introduction to American Studies 3
SSC 431* The Sixties: Introduction to American Studies 3
SSC 440 Women in History 3
SSC 495 Evolution of the Health Professions 3
*if not taken for the required course
Total: 15 s.h.
Chemistry
Coordinator: Dr. Alfred R. Garafalo
Required Courses
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
CHE 234 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1
CHE 314 Analytical Chemistry 4
CHE 717 Instrumental Analysis or
CHE 340 Inorganic Chemistry 4
PHY 273 Physics II 4
Total 13
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Health Psychology
Coordinator: Dr. Stacie Spencer
The Health Psychology minor is designed to offer students a solid foundation in the the-
ories, approaches, and methods of psychology as they relate to health care and to provide
preparation for careers in such areas as mental-health pharmacy, psychiatric nursing and
social-services delivery. Students must earn a minimum of 18 semester hours.
Required Courses
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BEH 250 Health Psychology 3
BEH 451 Research Methods in Health and Behavior 3
LIB 120 Introduction to Psychology 3
Total 9
Elective Courses
Three additional BEH courses, with at least one from each of the following two groups:
• Basic Courses (traditional areas not directly associated with health issues) include:
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BEH 350 Abnormal Psychology 3
BEH 351 Social Psychology 3
BEH 352 Human Development Through the Life Cycle 3
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• Applied Courses (that have a specific health related focus) include those such as:
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BEH 453 Behavior Modification 3
BEH 454 Stress and Illness 3
BEH 457 Drugs and Behavior 3
For additional courses not listed here, or for selected topics courses, students should consult
with the coordinator of the concentration to determine if the course is applied or basic.
Medical Humanities
Coordinator: Dr. David E. Tanner
The Medical Humanities minor provides a coordinated curriculum of study that
emphasizes the relevance of humanistic perspectives to illness experiences and the
health care professions.
Required Courses:
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
Lib 512 Healthcare Ethics (included in A&S core curriculum) 3
Elective Courses:
Five 3 s.h. courses from the following lists: at least two courses must be selected from
each of the Humanities and Social Sciences lists; one course may be chosen from the
Behavioral Sciences list:
COURSE TITL SEMESTER HOURS
Humanities:
HUM 340 Introduction to Philosophy 3
HUM 452 Women Writers 3
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
HUM 456 Literature and Medicine 3
HUM xxx Science, Technology, and Values 3
Social Sciences:
SSC 230 Cultural Anthropology 3
SSC 444 Cigarette in American Culture 3
SSC 495 Evolution of the Health Professions 3
SSC xxx Medical Anthropology 3
Behavioral Sciences:
BEH 254 Death and Dying 3
BEH 405 Mind/Body Medicine 3
BEH 454 Stress and Illness 3
Total: 15 s.h.
Premedical Minor
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences offers a solid preparation for
entrance into medical, dental, optometry, podiatry or veterinary schools. Majors in phar-
macy and chemistry follow a curriculum that meets or exceeds the minimum require-
ments of most medical schools. Majors in health psychology may choose electives that also
fulfill premedical requirements. 99
Medical schools vary in their recommendations beyond the minimum requirements.
Students who choose the premedical minor may tailor their preparation for specific
medical schools by selecting appropriate electives. Opportunities are also available for
excellent students to do research in a laboratory or clinical setting, thereby improving
their skills and helping the chance of admission to a medical school.
Students who are interested in applying to medical, dental, optometry, podiatry or vet-
erinary schools should obtain and complete a Premedical Minor application form no
later than the middle of the second year (or during the first semester of the third year
for transfer students). Forms are available from the BS in Premedical and Health
Studies program director.
The Pre-Health Professional Advisory Board is composed of a chair, five faculty, a staff
member from Academic Support Services, an external faculty consultant, and a student.
The dean of the School of Arts and Sciences serves as chair. The director for the BS in
Premedical and Health Studies program serves as a faculty member. The remaining four
faculty members serve annual terms by appointment of the dean. The support services
staff and external member serve annual terms by invitation of the dean. The president of
the Premedical Society serves as the student member.
The Board exists to provide oversight for the BS in Premedical and Health Studies degree
program, advice and guidance for all MCPHS students who are considering application
to medical, dental, veterinary, optometry, osteopathic or other health professions schools,
and leadership in planning and coordinating events beneficial to premedical and health
studies students. Faculty and staff members of the Board guide students in preparation
for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) or equivalent, assist them in the prepara-
tion of applications, and provide recommendations to accompany the student’s portfolio.
The Board may also advise students on opportunities for alternate graduate education in
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
public health, health administration, health communication, or advanced study in related
science or liberal arts disciplines.
Graduates of the College have been accepted at a number of medical schools, including
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Boston University, Dartmouth School of Medicine,
Duke University, Georgetown University, Howard University, Medical College of
Virginia, Michigan State University, Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, the State University
of New York at Brooklyn, the State University of New York at Buffalo, the State
University of New York at Stony Brook, Syracuse University, Tufts University, University
of Massachusetts, and Yale University.
Required Courses
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 151 Biology I: Cellular and Molecular Biology 3
BIO 152 Biology II: Biology of Organisms 4
BIO 255 Medical Microbiology(with laboratory) 4
CHE 131 Chemical Principles I 4
CHE 132 Chemical Principles II 4
CHE 231 Organic Chemistry I(with laboratory) 4
CHE 232 Organic Chemistry II 3
CHE 234L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1
MAT 151 Foundations of Calculus I or
100 MAT 250 Calculus I 3
MAT 152 Foundations of Calculus II or
MAT 251 Calculus II 3
PHY 270 Foundations of Physics I 4
PHY 273 Physics II 4
PSB 331 Biochemistry I 3
PSB 332 Biochemistry II 3
Suggested Courses
Electives should be taken in consultation with the pre-med advisor and in accordance with
the strengths and potential shortcomings of the individual applicant’s academic record.
MCPHS–Boston
SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
School of Arts and Sciences . . . . . . . .
David E. Tanner, PhD, Associate Professor and Dean
Delia Castro Anderson, PhD, Associate Professor and Associate Dean
Professors Garafalo, Tebbe-Grossman; Associate Professors Anderson, Ginsburg, Kelley,
Longino, Meldrum, Parkhurst, Richman, Spencer, Tanner, Tataronis, Zackroff; Assistant
Professors Barden, Bodwell, Chang, Chase, Dacey, Farkas, M. Gardner, Gillis, Gorman,
Heising, Iftime, Luca
Degree Programs
BS in Chemistry
BS in Environmental Science
BS in Health Psychology
BS in Premedical and Health Studies
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Chemists find themselves intimately involved with some of the most pressing scientific
issues of the times: developing new energy sources, monitoring and eliminating the 101
buildup of toxic wastes in the environment, synthesizing useful polymers, increasing
agricultural productivity, and synthesizing and testing new drugs. Career opportunities
exist in government, industry and education.
The College’s chemistry program is distinctive because it offers students an opportunity to
pursue the traditional chemistry degree, supplemented by study in such health-related areas
as biochemistry, medicinal chemistry, and pharmaceutics. Upper-level courses are taught in
a setting with small student-teacher ratios, which allows for individualized instruction. A
library competency component is included in both chemistry programs.
To progress in this program, students must remain in good academic standing (overall
GPA of at least 2.0). To meet the residency requirement for the BS in Chemistry degree,
students must complete at least 63 s.h. at the College.
Curriculum: BS in Chemistry
Year I—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 151 Biology I: Cell and Molecular Biology 3
CHE 131 Chemical Principles I 4
FYS101 First Year Seminar 1
LIB 111 Expository Writing I 3
LIB 120* Introduction to Psychology 3
MAT 151 Foundations of Calculus I 3
Total 17
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Year I—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 152 Biology II: Biology of Organisms 4
CHE 132 Chemical Principles II 4
LIB 112 Expository Writing II 3
LIB 133* American Culture, Identity, and Public Life 3
MAT 152 Foundations of Calculus II 3
Total 17
*May be taken either semester.
Year II—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
CHE 231 Organic Chemistry I 4
MAT 261 Statistics 3
PHY 270 Foundations of Physics I 4
Electives 6
Total 17
Year II—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
CHE 232 Organic Chemistry II 3
CHE 234 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1
102 CHE 314 Analytical Chemistry 4
INF 210 Survey of the Literature of Chemistry 1
MAT 197 Computer Applications 3
PHY 273 Physics II 4
Total 16
Year III—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
CHE 717 Instrumental Analysis 4
CHM 331 Thermodynamics and Kinetics* 4
LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3
PSB 331 Biochemistry I 3
Elective 3
Total 17
Year III—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
CHE 340 Inorganic Chemistry 4
CHM 332 Quantum Mechanics and Molecular Structure* 4
LIB 252 Introduction to Speech or
LIB 420 Interpersonal Communication in the Health Professions 3
PSB 332 Biochemistry II 3
PSB 333 Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory 1
Total 15
*These courses are taken at neighboring Simmons College.
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Year IV—fall
COURSE TITLE SH
Advanced Chemistry Elective 4
Electives 12
Total 16
Year IV—spring
COURSE TITLE SH
Advanced Chemistry Elective 3
Electives 9
Total 12
Total credits to complete degree requirements 127
Liberal Arts Distribution Requirements:
Behavioral Sciences 3
Humanities 3
Liberal Arts 3
Social Sciences 3
Advanced Electives
CHE 530 Undergraduate Research* 2+2
CHE 714 Spectroscopic Analysis 3 103
CHE 719 Synthetic Preparations 3
CHE 744 Natural Products 3
CHE 755 Stereochemistry 3
MAT 763 Advanced Statistics 3
PSB 752 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry 3
PSB 802 Chemistry of Peptides and Proteins 2
PSB 803 Laboratory Techniques for Protein
Handling 1
PSB 810 Heterocyclic Chemistry 2
PSB 820 Advanced Medicinal Chemistry 2
PSB 822 Enzyme Kinetics 2
PSB 831 Advanced Organic Chemistry 4
PSB 851 Bio-organic Chemistry 2
PSB 860 & 861 Chromatography with lab 3
*Students choosing an undergraduate research project must take two credits in each of two
consecutive semesters.
Specialty Tracks:
Medicinal Chemistry
The student must take the following six classes:
PSB 328 Human Physiology I 3
PSB 329 Human Physiology II 3
PSB 441 Medicinal Chemistry I 3
PSB 442 Medicinal Chemistry II 3
PSB 451 Pharmacology I 4
PSB 454 Pharmacology II 4
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Pharmaceutics
The student must take the following four classes:
PSB 340 Pharmaceutics I 4
PSB 341 Pharmaceutics II 3
PSB 430 Pharmacokinetics I 2
PSB 432 Pharmacokinetics II 3
Total credits: 127 s.h.
Liberal Arts Distribution: 12 s.h.
General electives: 18 (15 if Algebra and Trigonometry are taken)
Bachelor of Science Environmental Science Program
MCPHS and the COF offer a Bachelor of Science degree program in Environmental
Science (ES). The ES Program incorporates a two-year core environmental science cur-
riculum taught at participating COF institutions followed by a choice of four two-year
specialty tracks. The specialty tracks, Science and Technology, Education, Health and
Safety, and Pre-Law and Policy, take advantage of the resources and faculty expertise of
the various participating institutions. All students participate in an Environmental
Forum course throughout the four years of the program. This integrative activity brings
together the program students and faculty with practicing professionals for career plan-
ning and community service activities.
104 Bachelor of Science in Health Psychology
The role of behavioral factors in illness and its treatment has become one of the most
interesting and fast-developing topics in the arena of health care. In response to this,
the four-year Bachelor of Science in Health Psychology program was developed.
The Health Psychology major allows students the flexibility to prepare for bachelor’s-
level careers in health care research, management or administration, or further study in
psychology, medicine, public health, or social work. In fact, with the growing emphasis
medical school admission committees have placed on broad humanities undergraduate
preparation, this program could serve as an ideal premedical track.
One of only a few in the country, the Health Psychology major produces graduates with
a good range of knowledge in psychology, a strong preparation in the basic sciences and
liberal arts, and an informed sense of health care issues from other fields such as sociol-
ogy, law, ethics, literature, history and health care administration. Students receive
training in research, computer science and data analysis. In their senior year, they also
have the opportunity to have an individually tailored internship in a setting such as a
stress reduction, pain management or elder-care center, in order to apply their knowl-
edge and receive practical experience.
To progress in this program, students must remain in good academic standing (overall
GPA of 2.0 or better). To meet the residency requirement for the BS in Health Pyschology
degree, students must complete at least 62 s.h. at the College.
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Curriculum: BS in Health Psychology
Year I—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 151 Biology I: Cell and Molecular Biology** 3
CHE 131 Chemical Principles I** 4
FYS 101 First Year Seminar 1
LIB 111 Expository Writing I 3
LIB 120 Introduction to Psychology 3
MAT 141 Algebra and Trigonometry* or 3
MAT 261 Statistics
Total 17
*If placed in MAT 141, the student receives 3 s.h. of general elective credit.
**After consultation with the program director, students may substitute BIO 110 and 210
(Anatomy and Physiology I and II) for BIO 151 and 152; similarly, they may substitute
CHE 110 and 210 (Basic Chemistry I and II) for CHE 131 and 132.
Year I—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BEH 250 Health Psychology 3
BIO 152 Biology II: Biology of Organisms 4
CHE 132 Chemical Principles II 4
LIB 112 Expository Writing II 3
MAT 151 Foundations of Calculus I 3 105
Total 17
Year II—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
MAT 152 Foundations of Calculus II 3
PSB 220 Introduction to Health Care Delivery 3
Basic Psychology elective 3
Humanities elective 3
Health Perspectives elective 3
Total 15
Year II—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BEH 451 Research Methods in Health and Behavior 3
LIB 133 American Culture, Identity, and Public Life 3
MAT 197 Computer Applications 3
Basic Psychology elective 3
Humanities elective 3
Total 15
Year III—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3
MAT 297 Advanced Computer Applications 3
Applied Psychology elective 3
Social Science elective 3
General elective 3
Total 15
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Year III—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PSB 412 Medical Patients’ Rights and Professionals’ Liabilities 3
Health perspectives elective 3
Basic psychology elective 3
General elective 3
General elective 3
Total 15
Year IV—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 420 Interpersonal Communication in the Health Professions 3
LIB 590 Health Psychology Field Placement I 3
Applied Psychology elective 3
General elective 3
General elective 3
Total 15
Year IV—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 591 Health Psychology Field Placement II 6
General elective 3
106 General elective 3
General elective 3
Total 15
Total credits to complete degree requirements 124 s.h.
Students must take five behavioral science courses, three basic and two applied, in order to
fulfill the basic psychology and applied psychology requirements.
Bachelor of Science in Premedical and Health Studies
The premedical and health studies degree is specifically designed for students seeking
undergraduate preparation for dental, medical, optometry, osteopathic, physician assistant,
or veterinary school, or who are considering graduate education in public health, health
administration, or other health-oriented programs. The curriculum provides an interdisci-
plinary health studies major that balances the basic and laboratory sciences with courses in
the liberal arts. It prepares exceptionally well-rounded candidates for medical school or for
a diversity of post-baccalaureate degree programs. This program is also designed to allow
pre-med students to easily transition into the MCPHS Master of Physician Assistant
Studies degree program. Premedical majors have the option of choosing one of three
minor concentrations: chemistry, health psychology, or medical humanities. These minors
develop depth of knowledge in a focal area that complements the interdisciplinary design
of the degree program. In addition to preparing students for medical school and the health
professions, each minor provides an alternative post-graduate direction. The chemistry
minor adds upper division didactic and laboratory experiences that could lead to graduate
education in the sciences. The health psychology minor provides a basis for graduate study
in clinical, counseling or health psychology. The medical humanities minor prepares stu-
dents for graduate study in this field. An affiliation agreement with the New England
College of Optometry also enables highly qualified students admission to a straight-
through seven-year combined BS in Premedical Studies and Doctor of Optometry degree.
In each of its manifestations, the BS in Premedical and Health Studies is a rigorous educa-
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tional experience for life in the contemporary world. Graduates who do not pursue
advanced studies will find themselves well prepared for a variety of employment options in
industry, health care, research and education.
To progress in this program, students must remain in good academic standing (overall
GPA of 2.0 or better). To meet the residency requirement for the BS in Premedical and
Health Studies degree, students must complete at least 64 s.h. at the College.
Curriculum: BS in Premedical and Health Studies
Year I—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 151 Biology I: Cell and Molecular Biology 3
CHE 131 Chemical Principles I 4
FYS 101 First Year Seminar 1
LIB 111 Expository Writing I 3
LIB 120 Introduction to Psychology 3
MAT 151 Foundations of Calculus I 3
Total 17
Year I—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 152 Biology II: Biology of Organisms 4
CHE 132 Chemical Principles II 4 107
LIB 112 Expository Writing II 3
LIB 133 American Culture, Identity, and Public Life 3
MAT 152 Foundations of Calculus II 3
Total 17
Note: Students choosing a minor concentration substitute some courses in Years II-IV. The
minor concentration courses are listed after the Year IV curriculum.
Year II—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BEH 250 Health Psychology 3
CHE 231 Organic Chemistry I 4
LIB XXX Health Professions Orientation 1
PHY 270 Foundations of Physics I 4
SSC 230 Cultural Anthropology 3
SSC 495 Evolution of the Health Professions 3
Total 18
Year II—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BEH 350 Abnormal Psychology 3
CHE 232/234 Organic Chemistry II (w/Laboratory) 4
MAT 261 Statistics 3
PHY 273 Foundations of Physics II 4
General Elective 3
Total 17
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Year III—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 255 Medical Microbiology (w/Laboratory) 4
LIB 420 Interpersonal Communication 3
PSB 328 Human Physiology I 3
PSB 331 Biochemistry I 3
Social Science Elective 3
Total 16
Year III—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 332 Genetics 3
LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3
PSB 329 Human Physiology II 3
PSB 332 Biochemistry II 3
Humanities Elective 3
Total 15
Year IV—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 734 Immunology 3
HUM 456 Literature and Medicine 3
108 General Electives 9
Total 15
Year IV—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 531 Public Health 3
LIB 480 Premedical and Health Studies Capstone Seminar 3
General Electives 9
Total 15
Total credits to complete degree requirements 130 s.h.
Chemistry minor concentration (Total credits: 133)
Year II spring: replace General elective with CHE 314/Analytical Chemistry (4)
Year III spring: replace Humanities elective with CHE 340/Inorganic Chemistry (4)
and add INF 210/Survey of the Literature of Chemistry (1)
Year IV fall: replace General elective with CHE 717/Instrumental Analysis (4)
Year IV spring: replace General elective with BIO or CHE advanced elective (3)
Medical Humanities minor concentration (Total credits: 130)
Year II spring: replace General elective with HUM 340/Intro to Philosophy (3)
Year III spring: replace Humanities elective with SSC 3xx/Medical Anthropology (3)
Year IV fall: replace General elective with HUM 4xx/Science, Technology and
Values* (3)
Year IV spring: replace General elective with HUM or SSC elective (3)
Health Psychology minor concentration (Total credits: 130)
Year II spring: replace General elective with BEH 451/Research Methods in Health
and Behavior (3)
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Year III spring: replace Humanities elective with BEH 454/Stress and Illness (3)
Year IV fall: replace General elective with BEH 453/Behavior Modification or BEH
254/Death and Dying (3)
Year IV spring: replace General elective with BEH Elective (3)
PA progression
Year III spring: replace Genetics with General elective (3)
Beginning with students entering as freshmen in fall 2007, students accepted into the
Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree program will receive the BS in Premedical
and Health Studies degree at the conclusion of the 1st professional year of the PA pro-
gram.
Doctor of Optometry straight-through degree
In lieu of the fourth year courses at MCPHS, the first year courses at The New England
College of Optometry will be accepted as transfer credits to complete the remaining
requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree. The first year professional course
offerings include:
Year I—fall
BSD 10005 Human Anatomy I
BSD 10200 Cell Biology and Histology
CPH 12005 Principles and Practice of Optometry
VS 11001 Optics I 109
VS 11201 Theory and Methods of Vision Testing
Year I—spring
BSD 10006 Human Anatomy II/Neuroanatomy
BSD 10201 Systems Physiology & Histology
BSD 10203 Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Cell Physiology
CPH 12006 Principles & Practice of Optometry
IDS 14004 Integrative Seminars
VS 11002 Optics II
MCPHS–Boston
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES–BOSTON
School of Health Sciences . . . . . . . . . .
James D. Blagg Jr, PhD, FASAHP, Professor and Dean
Forsyth Department of Dental Hygiene
W. Gail Barnes, PhD, Associate Professor, Department Chair and Program Director
Andrea Gancarz-Gojgini, MEd, Assistant Professor, Assistant Program Director
and Coordinator, Online Completion Program
Associate Professor Phillips
Assistant Professor Jenkins
Department of Nursing
TBA, Department Chair and Program Director
Professor Jeannine Muldoon
Assistant Professor Crowther
Physician Assistant Studies Program
Marianne Vail, MS, PA-C, Assistant Professor, Department Chair and Program Director
110 Thomas R. Patnaude, MD, Medical Director
Assistant Professors Castillo, Chiavegato, Ferguson, McDermott, Moschella, Nadeau
Instructor DiMatteo
Department of Radiologic Sciences
K. Cyrus Whaley, EdD, Professor and Department Chair
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program
Maryann Blaine, MAT, Assistant Professor and Program Director
Nuclear Medicine Technology Program
Frances Keech, MBA, Assistant Professor and Program Director
Assistant Professor Gilmore
Radiation Therapy Program
Susan Belinsky, EdD, Associate Professor and Program Director
Radiography Program
Thomas B. Sandridge, MS, Assistant Professor and Program Director
Degree and Certificate Programs
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
Baccalaureate Completion in Dental Hygiene
Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Dental Hygiene
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences (Nuclear Medicine Technology,
Radiation Therapy, Radiography)
Post-Baccalaureate Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences (Nuclear Medicine
Technology, Radiation Therapy, Radiography)
Certificates in Medical Imaging, Department of Radiologic Sciences
Advanced Imaging Certificate (Cardiovascular Interventional Technology,
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Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, or Mammography)
Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Master of Radiologist Assistant Studies (fall 2007)
Technical Standards for Admission, Promotion, and Graduation
Candidates for and students enrolled in health sciences professional programs must have
abilities and skills in the areas of observation, communication, motor, intellectual, and
behavioral/social attributes. Reasonable accommodation for persons with documented
disabilities will be considered on an individual basis. Students wishing to request accom-
modations for disabilities should contact the director of Academic Support Services (see
“Students with Disabilities” in “Student Services” section of catalog).
Observation
Candidates and students must have sufficient capacity to observe in the lecture hall,
laboratory, and diagnostic and treatment areas of outpatient and inpatient settings.
Sensory skills to perform the procedures of the health care profession in which students
are enrolled are required. In any case where a candidate’s or student’s ability to observe
or acquire information through sensory modalities is compromised, the candidate or
student must demonstrate alternative means and/or abilities to acquire and demon-
strate the essential information conveyed in this fashion.
Communication 111
Candidates and students must be able to communicate effectively in both academic and
health care settings. Candidates and students must show evidence of effective written
and oral communication skills. Candidates and students must be able to communicate
with patients in order to elicit and impart information.
Motor
The ability to participate in basic diagnostic and therapeutic maneuvers and procedures
is required. Candidates and students must have sufficient motor function to execute
movements reasonably required to properly care for all patients. Candidates and stu-
dents must be able to perform motor functions with or without assistive devices.
Candidates and students who cannot perform activities independently should be able at
least to understand and direct the methodology involved in such activities.
Intellectual
Candidates and students must be able to measure, calculate, reason, analyze, and synthe-
size. Problem solving, one of the critical skills demanded of health care professionals,
requires all of these intellectual abilities. Candidates and students must be able to read
and understand medical literature. In order to complete the specific Health Sciences
Program, students must be able to demonstrate mastery of these skills and the ability to
use them together in a timely fashion in health care problem-solving and patient care.
Behavioral and Social Attributes
Candidates and students must possess the emotional health and stability required for full
utilization of their intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment, and the prompt
completion of all academic and patient care responsibilities. The development of mature,
sensitive, and effective relationships with patients and other members of the health care
team is essential. The ability to function in the face of uncertainties inherent in clinical
practice, flexibility, compassion, integrity, motivation, interpersonal skills, and concern for
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others are all required.
Students interested in dental hygiene, physician assistant studies (Boston or Manchester),
or radiologic sciences (nuclear medicine technology, radiation therapy, or radiography) are
required to read the statements about profession-specific tasks. These statements accompa-
ny the admission packets for the individual programs.
Forsyth Dental Hygiene Program
In July 2002, the Forsyth Dental Hygiene Program became part of MCPHS School of
Health Sciences. The Forsyth program was established as the School for Dental Hygienists
at The Forsyth Institute in 1916, making it the second dental hygiene school founded in
the United States. The clinical component of the Forsyth Dental Hygiene Program is
housed in a new state-of-the-art facility on the MCPHS–Boston campus.
The Forsyth Dental Hygiene Program is committed to providing an educational envi-
ronment which assures the delivery of quality dental hygiene care to the public and
contributes to the development of the dental hygiene profession. The primary goal of
the program includes educating dental hygienists who are scientifically oriented and
clinically competent. A sense of ethical and community responsibility as well as prepa-
ration for traditional and non-traditional practice settings are also goals of the depart-
112 ment. With anticipated continued expansion of career options within the profession of
dental hygiene, the Forsyth Dental Hygiene programs will continue to make an impact
on the development and diversification of the dental hygiene profession.
Dental hygienists find career opportunities in a variety of settings, including traditional
clinical, academic, research, regulatory, and administrative positions. The College offers
Bachelor of Science degrees and a Post-baccalaureate Certificate program in Dental
Hygiene through the MPCHS Forsyth Department of Dental Hygiene.
Clinical Component
The clinical component of the program is coordinated with information and knowledge
presented in lectures and seminars throughout the core dental hygiene curriculum.
Considerable time is spent developing clinical proficiency in dental hygiene procedures
for adults and children, medically compromised and special needs patients.
To provide students with some insight into the diverse lifestyles and backgrounds of
patients they may encounter and to supplement the clinical experience gained in the pro-
gram, students are given the opportunity to provide dental hygiene services in communi-
ty settings. Each extramural site provides students with a different learning experience in
meeting oral health needs. Students are responsible for transportation to extramural sites.
In addition to clinical assignments, time is spent in the radiology department learning the
techniques of exposing, processing and interpreting radiographs. Each student is educated
in medical emergency procedures and must be certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support.
As a requirement for graduation and licensure examinations, students must demonstrate
clinical competence by completing clinical requirements to a specified level of achieve-
ment, and by completing specified patient and service requirements. Students are ulti-
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mately responsible for obtaining necessary patients to complete these requirements.
Program Policies and Professional Requirements
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
All students must be certified in BCLS (health care provider) by the American Heart
Association prior to beginning the fall semester. Current certification must be main-
tained throughout the program.
Licensure
Students who successfully complete the academic and clinical components of the pro-
gram will be eligible to take licensure examinations. Successful completion of the
National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and a state or regional clinical examina-
tion are necessary for licensure.
Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science Program (Accelerated)
Students who begin the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program in the fall 2005
semester and beyond will complete the program in 3 years and be eligible for the licens-
ing exams in the third year. Options for specializing in three areas of concentration:
business, education and a generalist track are under development. New courses in
Educational Methods and Clinical Teaching Methodology will be offered in the fall 113
2007. Students who entered Dental Hygiene programs prior to fall 2005 should refer to the
2004-2005 College Catalog.
Year I—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 110 Anatomy and Physiology I (with Laboratory) 3
CHE 110 Basic Chemistry I (with Laboratory) 4
FYS 101 First Year Seminar 1
LIB 111 Expository Writing I 3
LIB 120 Introduction to Psychology 3
MAT 141 Algebra and Trigonometry 3
Total 17
Year I—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 210 Anatomy and Physiology II (with Laboratory) 3
CHE 210 Basic Chemistry II (with Laboratory) 4
LIB 112 Expository Writing II 3
LIB 133 American Culture, Identity, and Public Life 3
MAT 197 Computer Applications 3
Total 16
Year I—Summer Session I
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
MAT 261 Statistics 3
Humanities Elective 3
Total 6
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Year I—Summer Session II
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
MAT 297 Advanced Computer Applications 3
PSB 220 Introduction to Health Care Delivery 3
Total 6
Year II—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
DHY 200 Anatomical Sciences of the Head and Neck 4
DHY 208 Dental Hygiene Process of Care I with Pre-clinic Lab 6
DHY 230 Dental Radiology 3
DHY 231 Dental Materials 3
Total 16
Year II—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 255 Microbiology (with Laboratory) 4
DHY 211 Dental Hygiene Process of Care II 3
DHY 223 Clinical Dental Hygiene I 3
DHY 232 Nutrition 2
DHY 233 Periodontology 3
DHY 330 Pathology 3
114 Total 18
Year II Summer Session I
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3
Liberal Arts Elective 3
Total 6
Year II—Summer Session II
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 420 Interpersonal Communication in the Health Professions 3
Social Science Elective 3
Total 6
Year III—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
DHY 310 Dental Hygiene Process of Care III 2
DHY 323 Clinical Dental Hygiene II 4
DHY 340 Pharmacology 3
DHY 343 Pain Management 2
DHY 341 Pain Management Lab 1
DHY 350 Community Oral Health 3
DHY XXX Educational Methods or
Marketing or
General elective 3
Total 18
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Year III—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
DHY 311 Dental Hygiene Process of Care IV 2
DHY 324 Clinical Dental Hygiene III 4
DHY 432 Directed Study 3
DHY 490 Internship 3
DHY XXX Clinical Teaching Methodology or
PSB 261 Management or
General Elective 3
Behavioral Science Elective 3
Total 18
Total credits to complete degree program: 127 s.h.
Baccalaureate Degree Completion On-campus Program (full or part time)
This option is open to dental hygienists who hold an associate degree or certificate from
an accredited dental hygiene program and active license in dental hygiene. Students
must complete the Arts and Sciences core curriculum requirements along with addi-
tional professional coursework. An independent study in advanced dental hygiene theo-
ry and practice, an internship, and electives in a particular area of interest to the student
make up the degree completion curriculum.
1. Prior degree or certificate.
Forty-four (44) credits will be awarded to students who are Registered Dental 115
Hygienists who have completed an associate of science or certificate program in dental
hygiene through a regionally accredited institution.
2. Pre-professional courses
Prior completion of the courses listed below is preferred. Students are encouraged to
enroll at MCPHS in the year prior to beginning the BSDH completion program to
complete any prerequisites. However, if a small number of courses have not been com-
pleted, they can be taken concurrently with dental hygiene professional courses. The
transferability of courses taken outside of MCPHS is explained in the Transfer of
Credits Policies elsewhere in this Catalog.
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
Anatomy and Physiology I (with laboratory) 3
Anatomy and Physiology II (with laboratory 3
Basic Chemistry I (with laboratory) 4
Basic Chemistry II (with laboratory) 4
Algebra/Trigonometry or College Algebra 3
Statistics 3
Computer Applications (Introductory) 3
Expository Writing I 3
Expository Writing II 3
Introduction to Psychology 3
Introduction to Social Science 3
Communications 3
Humanities Distribution Course 3
Behavioral Sciences Distribution Course 3
Social Sciences Distribution Course 3
Liberal Arts Distribution Course 3
Total 50
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3. Professional Courses
The following MCPHS courses comprise the professional phase of the curriculum (at
least 31 s.h. credits) and must be completed at MCPHS. Note: This curriculum is under-
going revision. Consult the website www.mcphs.edu for the most current information.
Fall Semester
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
DHY 420 Oral Health Research 3
DHY 432 Directed Study 3
DHY 490 Internship I 2
SSC 495 Evolution of the Health Professions 3
Elective 3
Total 14
Spring Semester
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
DHY 421 Dental Seminars 3
DHY 491 Internship II 2
LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3
MAT 297 Advanced Computer Applications 3
PSB 220 Introduction to Health Care Delivery 3
Elective 3
116 Total 17
Minimum number of credits to complete degree requirements 125 s.h.
(44 in the prior dental hygiene program, 50 in pre-professional courses including distribu-
tion requirements, and 31 in the major.)
Baccalaureate Degree Completion On-line Program
The on-line option of the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene completion program
is ideal for registered dental hygienists who have an active license and want to continue
working full-time. The program is completed over twenty-one months of part-time
study. Students accepted into the program must attend program orientation on the
MCPHS Boston campus, but the remainder of the program is completed on-line.
The program has the same academic components of the on-campus option of the
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene completion program. There is one major difference,
however. The entire list of pre-professional courses (see above in the on-campus option
description) must be completed prior to enrolling in the professional phase of the pro-
gram. The professional course sequence for this 21-month on-line option is as follows:
Year I—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
DHY 420 Oral Health Research 3
DHY 432 Directed Study 3
Total 6
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Year I—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
DHY 490 Internship I 2
SSC 495 Evolution of Health Professions 3
Professional Elective 3
Total 8
Year I—Summer
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
DHY 421 Dental Seminars 3
Total 3
Year II—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
DHY 491 Internship II 2
LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3
MAT 297 Advanced Computer Applications 3
Total 8
Year II—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PSB 220 Introduction to Health Care Delivery 3
Professional Elective 3 117
Total 6
Total credits to complete degree program: 125 s.h.
(44 in the prior dental hygiene program, 50 in pre-professional courses (including distribu-
tion requirements), and 31 in the major.)
Post-baccalaureate Certificate Program
Prospective students who hold a baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited
college or university may pursue the dental hygiene curriculum at the two-year postbac-
calaureate certificate level. The candidate for the Certificate program must have completed
the following college courses: General Chemistry I and II with lab, Anatomy and Physiology
I and II with lab, English I and II, Intro to Psychology and Intro to Sociology. An official col-
lege/university transcript must be reviewed to determine eligibility for transfer credits.
The students in the Certificate program take courses in dental hygiene theory and practice.
It is anticipated that students would be eligible for licensure at the end of their second year.
Year I—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
DHY 200 Anatomical Sciences of the Head and Neck 4
DHY 208 Dental Hygiene Process of Care I & Pre-clinic Lab 6
DHY 230 Dental Radiology 3
DHY 231 Dental Materials 3
Total 16
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Year I—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 255 Medical Microbiology 4
DHY 211 Dental Hygiene Process of Care II 3
DHY 223 Clinical Dental Hygiene I 3
DHY 232 Nutrition 2
DHY 233 Periodontology 3
Total 15
Year II—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
DHY 310 Dental Hygiene Process of Care III 2
DHY 323 Clinical Dental Hygiene II 4
DHY 330 Pathology 3
DHY 340 Pharmacology 3
DHY 341 Pain Management Lab 1
DHY 343 Pain Management 2
Total 15
Year II—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
DHY 311 Dental Hygiene Process of Care IV 2
118 DHY 324 Clinical Dental Hygiene III 4
DHY 350 Community Oral Health 3
LIB 420 Interpersonal Communication in the Health Professions 3
MAT 261 Statistics 3
Total 15
Total credits to complete degree requirements 61 s.h.
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
The overall Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program is being redesigned. Students
who have been accepted into the program for fall semester 2006 or earlier will complete
the program described in the 2003-2004 catalog. Prospective students are encouraged to
refer to the MCPHS website, www.mcphs.edu.
Since 2004, students completing the fourth year in the MPAS program in Boston with an
overall grade point average of 2.5, meeting the residency requirements, and in good
financial standing are eligible to be awarded a BS in Health Sciences as they progress to
the fifth year of the Master’s program.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Accelerated 33-month Curriculum (Boston)
Responding to the growing demand for Registered Nurses nationally, MCPHS offers an
innovative accelerated 33-month nursing curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Science
in Nursing degree. The curriculum is unique in that it has been developed in collabora-
tion with clinical partners at Boston’s Harvard-affiliated hospitals and selected other
community agencies and institutions taking full advantage of the rich resources of the
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Longwood Medical and Academic Area of Boston. Reflecting the American Association
of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional
Nursing Practice and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Detailed Test Plan
for the NCLEX-RN, the program prepares graduates able to respond to the complex
challenges of a rapidly changing health care environment. The curriculum builds on a
strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences and guides the student toward gaining
the knowledge, skills, competencies and values required to practice as a Registered
Nurse in the twenty-first century. This new program has received Initial Approval by
the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and, at the time of printing of this
catalog, the program is in “Applicant Status” for national accreditation from the
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
The BSN is offered as a full-time baccalaureate degree program, in a 33-month accelerat-
ed year-round format. Each of the first two years of the program consists of a 16-week
fall semester, 16-week spring semester, and 12-week summer session; the third and final
year consists of a 16-week fall semester and a 16-week spring semester, concluding in
May of the third year. The program requires 123 semester hours of credit for comple-
tion, which includes the general education core curriculum requirements common to all
MCPHS’s undergraduate and first professional degree programs, additional professional
support courses in the natural and social sciences, and courses in the nursing major.
Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to sit for the National Council
of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
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The program of study is listed below.
Year I—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 110 Anatomy & Physiology I 3
CHE 110 Basic Chemistry 4
FYS 101 First Year Seminar 1
LIB 111 Expository Writing I 3
LIB 120 Introduction to Psychology 3
MAT 141 Algebra and Trigonometry 3
Total 17
Year I—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BEH 352 Human Development 3
BIO 210 Anatomy & Physiology II 3
CHE 210 Basic Chemistry II 4
LIB 112 Expository Writing II 3
LIB 133 American Culture, Identity and Public Life 3
NUR 105 Introduction to Nursing/Service Learning 1
Total 17
Year I—Summer
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
MAT 197 Computer Applications 3
NUR 205 Nursing: History, Knowledge and Narrative 3
Humanities Elective 3
Social Science Elective 3
Total 12
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Year II—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 255 Microbiology (with lab) 4
LIB 420 Interpersonal Communication in the Health Professions 3
MAT 261 Statistics 3
NUR 208 Essential Concepts of Nursing 3
NUR 215 Nursing Skills and Technologies 4
Total 17
Year II—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3
NUR 225 Pathophysiology 3
NUR 235 Pharmacology 3
NUR 245 Health Assessment/Promotion 4
Liberal Arts Elective 3
Total 16
Year II—Summer
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
NUR 325 Provider of Care I: Adult and Elder Health 8
NUR 330 Scholarly Inquiry 3
120 Total 11
Year III—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
NUR 335 Provider of Care II: Child-Bearing and
Child-Rearing Family Health 6
NUR 345 Provider of Care III: Mental and Social Health 6
NUR 350 Information & Health Care Technologies 3
NUR 410 Member of a Profession 3
Total 18
Year III—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
NUR 425 Provider of Care IV: Community and Home Health 6
NUR 440 Public Health and Health Policy 3
NUR 445 Coordinator/Manager of Care
and Capstone Leadership Project 6
Total 15
Total credits to complete degree requirements 123 s.h.
Program Academic Policies
Academic Progression
A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required in all pre-requisite non-nursing courses
(Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Statistics, and Human Growth and
Development), and professional nursing courses.
A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in order to progress to the next program level.
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Successful completion of both the theory and the clinical laboratory/practicum in a
clinical nursing course is required to pass the course.
An individual nursing course may be repeated only once. A second failure will result in
dismissal from the nursing program. Throughout the nursing program, a student may
repeat no more than two separate nursing courses. A third failure in any nursing course
will also result in dismissal from the nursing program.
All program courses require a letter grade.
CPR Certification
All students must complete CPR training prior to beginning clinical experiences in NUR
325-Provider of Care I: Adult and Elder Health. Students may be certified in BCLS (health
care provider) by the American Red Cross or Level C (American Heart Association).
Evidence of current certification must be provided to the Department of Nursing.
Transportation
Reliable transportation to, from, and during all clinical and field experiences is the
responsibility of the student.
Licensure
Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible to sit for the National
Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses 121
(NCLEX-RN).
Employment
Due to the rigorous nature of the nursing program, the demands placed on students are
extremely high, particularly with respect to their clinical schedule and associated student
requirements. It is for this reason that the faculty strongly discourages students from engag-
ing in any outside, non-program related employment throughout the program of study.
Physician Assistant Studies (Boston)
See MCPHS–Manchester section for information on Physician Assistant Studies (Manchester)
program.
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Physician Assistant Programs are
dedicated to the education of clinically competent medical professionals thoroughly pre-
pared to deliver quality patient care in the context of a dynamic health care delivery system.
Both programs are accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for
the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) and graduates are eligible to sit for the Physician Assistant
National Certifying Examination required by most states for licensure or registration.
Students applying to the Physician Assistant Studies Program for entry into the first
professional year of the program (fourth year of the BS program) in Boston must sub-
mit a formal application, including official transcripts and essay, through CASPA by
December 1 of the year prior to which the student desires to transfer. CASPA, the cen-
tralized national application service of the Association of Physician Assistant Programs,
can be contacted at www.caspaonline.org.
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Master of Physician Assistant Studies
MCPHS–Boston offers an accredited program leading to the Master of Physician
Assistant Studies. This program capitalizes on the extensive educational resources of the
College, the Longwood Medical Area, and other parts of New England to prepare physi-
cian assistants with the skills, competencies, and attitudes to provide compassionate care
to patients in a variety of settings. While the emphasis is on primary care, students
acquire experience in the evaluation and treatment of a broad spectrum of medical prob-
lems through the program’s clinical clerkships. These experiential elements of the pro-
gram provide training in surgery, psychiatry, women’s health, pediatrics, emergency
medicine, ambulatory care, geriatrics and rehabilitation, and internal medicine.
The Physician Assistant
Professional Responsibilities
Physician Assistants (PAs) are skilled members of the health care team qualified by acade-
mic and clinical experience to provide a broad range of health care services in practice
with a licensed physician. The health care services PAs provide include performing appro-
priate medical interviews and physical examinations; identifying health care problems in
need of evaluation and management; screening results of laboratory diagnostic studies;
implementing treatment plans; counseling patients regarding illness and health-risk
behaviors; monitoring responses to programs of therapy, and facilitating access to appro-
priate health care resources. These services may be provided to individuals of any age in
those various settings considered part of the physician’s practice.
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Professional Credentials
Over the past 30 years several milestones within the profession have become markers by
which the appropriately trained physician assistant is identified. These markers include
graduation from an academic program accredited by the Accreditation Review
Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, certification through examination
by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and registration or
licensure by State Boards of Medical Examiners. Continued professional competence is
evidenced by the completion of 100 hours of continuing medical education every two
years and successful passage of a recertification examination every six years.
Master of Physician Assistant Studies Major
Pre-professional Phase
The pre-professional phase of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) major
consists of three years of Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum and other prerequisite cours-
es, presented below as Years I-III. Students may complete this phase entirely at MCPHS by
entering as freshmen. Students who have begun study at other regionally accredited col-
leges or universities may transfer to MCPHS with award of transfer credit for those courses
deemed equivalent to the pre-professional phase course requirements. Any remaining
requirements may be completed at MCPHS on a part- or full-time basis. All students must
complete all requirements of the pre-professional phase (Years I-III) prior to beginning the
professional phase of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies curriculum.
Please note that effective with applications to fall 2007 and beyond, the pre-professional
phase requirements will be met through matriculation in the BS in Premedical and
Health Studies program described elsewhere in this catalog.
Students who have earned a baccalaureate degree and have met the following prerequi-
site course requirements can also apply to begin the professional phase: two semesters
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of Biology (one lab required), 7-8 semester credits; one semester of Microbiology with
lab, 4 semester credits; two semesters of chemistry (one lab required), 7-8 semester
credits; one semester of Biochemistry, 3 semester credits; two semesters of Human
Physiology (Anatomy & Physiology strongly recommended), 6 semester credits; one
semester of Psychology, 3 semester credits; one semester of Statistics or Biostatistics, 3
semester credits. These courses must have each been completed with a grade of C or
better but with an overall cumulative grade point average for these courses of 3.0 or
better on a 4.0 scale. All prerequisites must be completed within the past 10 years;
exceptions are handled on a case-by-case basis.
Professional Phase
The professional phase of the MPAS major involves an intensive 32-month (presented
below as years IV to VI and professional years I-III) study of clinical medicine followed
by in-depth exposure to people of all ages in various clerkship settings. All courses
within the professional phase of the MPAS Program must be completed at MCPHS.
Curriculum: Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Year I—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 151 Biology I: Cell and Molecular Biology 3
CHE 131 Chemical Principles I 4
FSY 101 First Year Seminar 1
LIB 111 Expository Writing I 3 123
LIB 120 Introduction to Psychology 3
MAT 151* Foundations of Calculus I 3
Total 17
*Or MAT 141 Algebra and Trigonometry, to be determined by diagnostic placement.
Year I—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 152 Biology II: Biology of Organisms 4
CHE 132 Chemical Principles II 4
LIB 112 Expository Writing II 3
LIB 133 American Culture, Identity, and Public Life 3
MAT 152† Foundations of Calculus II 3
Total 17
† MAT 152 is required only for students who take PHY 270 Foundations of Physics I
Year II—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BEH 352 Human Development Through the Life Cycle 3
CHE 231 Organic Chemistry I 4
MAT 197 Computer Applications 3
Humanities Elective 3
Social Science Elective 3
Total 16
Year II—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BEH 350 Abnormal Psychology 3
CHE 232 Organic Chemistry II 3
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MAT 261 Statistics 3
PHY 270* Foundations of Physics I or
PHY 181* Physics for Allied Health I 4
Liberal Arts Elective 3
Total 16
*PHY 270 or PHY 181 as determined by math placement.
Year III—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 255 Medical Microbiology 4
LIB 420 Interpersonal Communication in the Health Professions 3
PSB 328 Human Physiology I 3
PSB 331 Biochemistry I 3
SSC 230 Cultural Anthropology 3
Total 16
Year III—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 531 Public Health 3
LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3
PSB 329 Human Physiology II 3
PSB 332 Biochemistry II 3
124 SSC 495 Evolution of the Health Professions 3
Total 15
Professional Year I
Year IV—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PAS 405 Clinical Pharmacology I 3
PAS 415 Genetics 3
PAS 425 Primary Care Psychiatry 3
PAS 450 Professional Practice Issues 3
Total 12
Competencies during the fall semester: Library Modules and Medical Terminology.
All library modules must be completed during the fall semester of professional year one.
Medical terminology will be tested during the fall semester of the fourth year for all PAS
major students. Students who do not pass the medical terminology competency exam will
be required to take PPB 351 Medical Terminology.
Year IV—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PAS 400 The Physician Assistant Profession 2
PAS 403 Gross Anatomy 5
PAS 406 Clinical Pharmacology II 3
PAS 410 Human Physiology and Pathophysiology 3
PAS 430 Diagnostic Studies 2
Total 15
No student will be permitted to enter fifth year courses without having successfully com-
pleted all prior courses including OPE, WPE, Library modules, and medical terminology
competencies.
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Professional Year II
Year V—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PAS 501 History and Physical Examination I 4
PAS 501L History and Physical Examination I–Laboratory 2
PAS 511 Manifestations and Management in Disease I 6
PAS 530 Principles and Practice of Primary Care Medicine 5
PAS 535 Electrocardiography 1
Total 18
Year V—spring
SPRING TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PAS 502 History and Physical Examination II 4
PAS 502L History and Physical Examination II–Laboratory 2
PAS 512 Manifestations and Management in Disease II 6
PAS 550 Patient Assessment 2
PAS 570 Clinical Therapeutics 4
Total 18
Beginning in the first summer session following the fifth year, each student begins a series
of required clinical clerkships for a duration of 48 weeks.
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Year VI—Clinical Clerkships 125
Summer I and II, 10 s.h.
Fall Semester, 15 s.h.
Spring Semester, 15 s.h.
from the following clerkship offerings:
PAS 600 Internal Medicine 5 s.h.
PAS 601 Pediatrics 5 s.h.
PAS 602 Psychiatry 5 s.h.
PAS 603 Surgery 5 s.h.
PAS 604 Emergency Medicine 5 s.h.
PAS 605 Women’s Health 5 s.h.
PAS 606 Ambulatory Medicine 5 s.h.
PAS 607 Geriatrics and Rehabilitation 5 s.h.
Total required to complete degree requirements 202 s.h.
Clinical Clerkships
A number of clinical clerkships in the required curriculum may be scheduled at some dis-
tance from the campus. This is necessary to provide a range of diverse learning experiences
and ensure availability and quality of clinical rotation sites. Students are responsible for
travel expenses to and from clinical sites. The College will make every effort to accommo-
date requests regarding assignments to experiential education sites, but students generally
can expect to be assigned to clinical sites at some distance from the campus for at least a
portion of their required clinical rotations. In such instances, students are responsible for
transportation, food, parking, housing, and other related incidentals.
In addition to the costs of the MPAS-Boston program delineated in the Tuition and
Fees section of this catalog, PAS students can expect to spend approximately $500-
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$1000 on medical equipment and approximately $1000-$1500 for books for the profes-
sional phase of the program.
Students in the PAS Program will need to complete a Criminal Offender Record
Information (CORI) check prior to starting clerkships. Positive CORI checks may impede
a student’s progress in the program. Students are responsible for the cost of CORI checks.
Program Policies and Professional Requirements
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
All students in the Physician Assistant Studies Program are strongly encouraged to
obtain and maintain BCLS certification throughout their pre-professional years. They
must present proof of BCLS certification on entering the professional phase of the pro-
gram and maintain certificaton in order to be eligible for Advanced Cardiac Life
Support (ACLS) training.
Employment
Outside of the College
During the first and second professional years, the program does not prohibit students from
maintaining employment outside of the College. In order to maintain good academic
standing, students should however be aware that the professional curricula of the Program
are rigorous and demanding. Students who must be engaged in gainful employment should
126 balance school and work responsibilities so as not to compromise their academic success.
Due to the rigorous nature of the clinical year (third professional year), the demands
placed on students are extremely high, particularly with respect to their clinical work
schedule and associated study requirements. It is for this reason that the faculty strong-
ly discourages students from engaging in any outside, non-program-related activities
(e.g., employment, volunteer work) throughout the clinical year.
Employment Within the Program
Within the second professional year, the Program employs two PA students as teaching
assistants within the Problem Solving in Medicine I & II, and Gross Anatomy courses.
Eligible candidates must be full-time PA students in good academic standing. General
responsibilities include: setting up and breaking down the laboratories, maintaining
inventory counts of equipment and distributing course material. Teaching assistants do
not proctor or grade examinations for PA-designated courses.
Employment Within the College
PA students within the second professional year may be employed on an hourly basis by
the School of Arts and Sciences to serve as examination proctors for undergraduate
courses. Employment, training and payment are done through the Office of the Dean of
the School of Arts and Sciences.
Performance in Program
For students starting the Boston MPAS pre-professional curriculum in fall 2006 (Class
of 2012), the following are the requirements to remain in good academic standing:
• A minimum cumulative pre-professional GPA at the end of Year I of 2.20 on a 4.0 scale.
• A minimum cumulative pre-professional GPA at the end of Year II of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale.
• A minimum cumulative preprofessional GPA at the end of Year III of 2.80 on a 4.0 scale.
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• No student is permitted to enter the professional phase of the MPAS Program with
a pre-professional cumulative GPA of less than 2.80 or on academic probation.
If students do not have the required cumulative pre-professional GPA of 2.8 at the end
of the third pre-professional year or are on academic probation, they are required to
repeat and replace up to two pre-professional phase courses. Students who have
replaced two pre-professional courses and still do not have the requisite GPA are dis-
missed from the Program.
Classes prior to 2012 should refer to the pre-professional academic progression require-
ments as stated in the 2005-2006 College Catalog.
For students starting the MPAS professional curriculum in fall 2006 and thereafter
(beginning with the Class of 2009), the following are the requirements to remain in
good academic standing:
• All PAS designated courses (400 level and above) count toward the professional GPA.
• To progress within the professional phase PAS designated courses (400 level and
above), students must achieve a final course grade of C (2.0) or better on a 4.0
scale. Obtaining scores of less than C results in students’ having to repeat the
courses, which slows progression through the Program because professional phase
courses are offered only once a year. This would also have a significant impact on
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• A cumulative professional GPA of 2.85 on a 4.0 scale must be maintained throughout
the entire length of the professional phase of the MPAS curriculum. If students do
not have the required cumulative professional 2.85 GPA, they are required to repeat
and replace grades for up to two professional phase courses prior to progressing fur-
ther in the curriculum. Students who have replaced two professional phase courses
and still do not have the requisite professional GPA are dismissed from the Program.
• Successful completion of the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)
administered during the final professional year of the Program is mandatory before
graduation. An inability to successfully pass the OSCE on the first administration
results in a one-month period of independent study followed by a second OSCE.
Failure on the second OSCE is accompanied by a repeat of designated didactic
courses and/or designated clerkships followed by a third and final OSCE. Failure of
the third administration of the OSCE leads to a recommendation for dismissal.
In order to receive the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree, students must
have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or better and a cumulative professional GPA of 2.85 or bet-
ter, both on a 4.0 scale, successfully completed required courses and clerkships, demon-
strated required proficiencies, and successfully completed the Objective Structured Clinical
Examination (OSCE) administered during the final professional year of the Program.
For classes prior to 2009, the cumulative professional GPA requirement effective fall 2006
is 2.85 or better on a 4.0 scale. For the remainder of the professional academic require-
ments for classes prior to 2009, students should refer to the 2005-2006 College Catalog.
Since 2004, students who complete the fourth year of the MPAS program in Boston
with an overall GPA of 2.5, meet the residency requirements, and are in good financial
standing are eligible to be awarded the BS in Health Sciences as they progress to the sec-
ond professional year of the MPAS curriculum.
Radiologic Sciences
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Three-Year Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences
Radiologic science is an academic discipline that forms the foundation for the medical spe-
cialties of diagnostic radiology, radiation therapy, and nuclear medicine. These medical
specialties use ionizing and non-ionizing radiation in the diagnosis and treatment of dis-
ease. Theoretical and technical advances within the field of radiologic science have allowed
the development of new diagnostic modalities that enable physicians to examine virtually
any part of the human body. Advances in this field have also increased the effectiveness of
the radiation therapy treatment of certain diseases, particularly cancers.
The three-year Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences program offers majors in
Nuclear Medicine Technology (NMT), Radiation Therapy (RT), and Radiography
(RAD). The curriculum of the Bachelor of Science program integrates didactic instruc-
tion in the liberal arts, basic and applied science, and the social sciences with clinical
instruction provided by the clinical affiliates. The location of the College in the
Longwood Medical and Academic Area, as well as its affiliations with medical institu-
tions located in the Greater Boston area, enable students to train in hospitals with state-
of-the-art facilities that are among the best in the world.
Clinical Rotations
A number of clinical rotations in the required curriculum may be scheduled at some
128 distance from the campus. This is necessary to provide a range of diverse learning expe-
riences and ensure availability and quality of clinical rotation sites. The College makes
every effort to accommodate requests regarding assignments to experiential education
sites, but students generally can expect to be assigned to clinical sites at some distance
from the campus for at least a portion of their required clinical rotations. In such
instances, students are responsible for transportation and other related travel expenses.
Note: In curriculum sections below, bold type indicates a professional course in the major.
The letter C next to a course number indicates a clinical course.
Core Curriculum: Bachelor of Science
Majors in Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiation Therapy, and Radiography
Year I—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 110 Anatomy and Physiology I 3
CHE 110 Basic Chemistry I 4
FYS 101 First Year Seminar 1
LIB 111 Expository Writing I 3
LIB 120 Introduction to Psychology 3
MAT Math (by placement) 3 (4)
Total 17 (18)
Year I—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PHY 181 Physics 4
BIO 210 Anatomy and Physiology II 3
CHE 210 Basic Chemistry II 4
LIB 112 Expository Writing II 3
MAT 197 Computer Applications* 3
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RSC 110 Orientation to the Radiologic Sciences 1
Total 18
*Students in Nuclear Medicine Technology take LIB 133 American Culture, Identity, and
Public Life instead of MAT 197.
Elective Distribution Requirements
Twelve semester hours of elective credit are required for the Bachelor of Science. The
following elective credit distribution must be fulfilled:
Behavioral Science 3 s.h.
Humanities 3 s.h.
Social Science 3 s.h.
Liberal Arts 3 s.h.
Major in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Nuclear medicine is a medical specialty that uses radioactive pharmaceuticals and trac-
ers in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The specialty relies on the expertise of
professionals in the allied health sciences for its sophisticated, high technology medical
procedures. Among these professionals are nuclear medicine technologists, with skills
ranging from patient care to the operation of nuclear instrumentation.
The technologist performs functions which complement those of nuclear medicine physi-
cians, such as care and preparation of patients for nuclear medicine procedures, applica-
tion of quality control techniques to the nuclear medicine products and procedures, 129
operation of instruments for in vivo and in vitro examinations, involvement in research
activities, and participation in the administration of the nuclear medicine laboratory.
Students enrolled in the nuclear medicine technology major receive their internship train-
ing at hospital affiliates in the Boston area. These include, but are not limited to, Beth Israel
Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Medical Center, Brigham and Women’s Hospital,
Children’s Hospital Boston, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital,
and Tufts New England Medical Center.
Upon graduation from the Bachelor of Science program with a major in Nuclear
Medicine Technology, the student is eligible to apply for certification through examina-
tion by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists and the Nuclear Medicine
Technology Certification Board.
Note: All NMT students must fulfill requirements for CPR certification prior to NMT
Internship (NMT 201C).
Curriculum: Major in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Year I—Summer
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 420 Interpersonal Communication in the Health Professions 3
Distribution Electives 6
Total 9
Year II—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3
MAT 261 Statistics 3
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NMT 215 Nuclear Medicine Procedures I 3
NMT 250 Foundations of Clinical Practice 1
NMT 260 Informatics in Nuclear Medicine 3
NMT 271 Radiation Physics and Instrumentation I 3
RSC 310 Cross-Sectional Anatomy 2
Total 18
Note: All NMT students must fulfill requirements for CPR certification prior to NMT
Internship (NMT 201C).
Year II—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
NMT 216 Nuclear Medicine Procedures II 3
NMT 265 Nuclear Cardiology 3
NMT 270 Radiopharmaceuticals 3
NMT 272 Radiation Physics and Instrumentation II 3
NMT 275 PET 2
RSC 287 Radiation: Protection and Biology 3
Total 17
Year II—Summer
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
NMT 201C NMT Internship I 5
130 Distribution Electives 6
Total 11
Note: All NMT students must fulfill requirements for medical terminology prior to NMT
Internship III.
Year III—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
NMT 330C NMT Internship II 8
RSC 305 Patient Care in Imaging 3
RSC 315 CT Imaging 3
RSC 325 Clinical Pathophysiology 4
Total 18
Year III—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
NMT 332C NMT Internship III 8
NMT 390 Problem Solving in Nuclear Medicine 2
RSC 350 Special Topics and Issues for Radiologic Science Professionals 3
Total 13
Total credits to complete degree requirements 121 s.h.
Major in Radiation Therapy
Radiation Therapy is an allied health specialty that uses ionizing radiation in the treat-
ment of disease, especially cancer. The primary responsibilities of a radiation therapist
include implementing treatment programs prescribed by a radiation oncologist, and
assisting in the planning of treatment with the medical dosimetrist and radiation physi-
cist. These responsibilities require highly specialized technical skills as well as highly
developed personal skills for interacting effectively with other members of the oncology
treatment team, patients, and their families. Students in the Radiation Therapy major
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develop these skills through an intensive didactic curriculum and through clinical intern-
ship under the supervision of registered radiation therapists. Internship training is pro-
vided at the clinical affiliates. These include Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center,
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Mt. Auburn Hospital,
Metro West Medical Center, Chem, Inc, Lahey Clinic, North Shore Medical Center, and
Radiation Oncology Associates.
Upon graduation from the Bachelor of Science program with a major in radiation therapy,
the student is eligible to apply for certification through examination by the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Note: All RT students must be certified in CPR before the Clinical Internship (RTT 201C).
Curriculum: Major in Radiation Therapy
Year I—Summer
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
RSC 150 Patient Care 2
Distribution Elective 3
Total 5
Year II—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
MAT 261 Statistics 3 131
RTT 201C Radiation Therapy Internship I 4
RTT 260 Foundations of Radiation Therapy I 2
RTT 280 Medical Radiation Physics I 3
Distribution Electives 6
Total 18
Year II—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 133 American Culture, Identity, and Public Life 3
RSC 287 Radiation: Protection and Biology 3
RTT 202C Radiation Therapy Internship II 4
RTT 262 Foundations of Radiation Therapy II 2
RTT 281 Medical Radiation Physics II 3
RTT 283 Physics for Treatment Planning 2
Total 17
Year II—Summer
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 420 Interpersonal Communication in the Health Professions 3
LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3
RTT 203C Radiation Therapy Internship III 4
Total 10
Note: All RT students must fulfill requirements for medical terminology prior to Clinical
Internship III (RTT 203C).
Year III—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
RSC 310 Cross-Sectional Anatomy 2
RSC 325 Clinical Pathophysiology 4
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RTT 304C Radiation Therapy Internship IV 6
RTT 361 Radiation Therapy I/Lab 3
Distribution Elective 3
Total 18
Year III—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PSB 301 Pharmacology for Allied Health Science Professionals 3
RSC 350 Special Topics and Issues for Radiologic Science Professionals 3
RTT 305C Radiation Therapy Internship V 6
RTT 340 Radiation Therapy Quality Assurance/Lab 1
RTT 345 Brachytherapy and Hyperthermia 2
RTT 362 Radiation Therapy II/Lab 3
Total 18
Total credits to complete degree requirements 121 s.h.
Major in Radiography
Radiography is an imaging science that utilizes ionizing radiation to assist physicians in
the diagnosis of disease. Responsibilities of the radiographer include patient care and
assessment, patient education, preparation and positioning for radiographic proce-
dures, and evaluation of image quality.
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The first year of this program consists of a core curriculum of preprofessional and general
education courses. The didactic and clinical components of the radiography curriculum are
integrated into the second and third years. Clinical training in radiography is provided at
Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Children’s Hospital
Boston, and Mount Auburn Hospital. Upon graduation from the Bachelor of Science pro-
gram with a major in Radiography, the student is eligible to apply for certification through
examination by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Note: All RAD students must fulfill the requirement for CPR certification before the
Radiography Internship (RAD 201C).
Curriculum: Major in Radiography
Year I—Summer
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 420 Interpersonal Communication in the Health Professions 3
Distribution Electives 6
Total 9
Year II—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3
RAD 205 Foundations of Radiography 2
RAD 210 Radiographic Procedures I with Laboratory 4
RAD 220 Radiographic Exposure Principles I with Laboratory 4
RAD 240 X-ray Radiation Physics 2
RSC 305 Patient Care in Imaging 3
Total 18
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Year II—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 133 American Culture, Identity, and Public Life 3
RAD 201C Radiography Internship I 4
RAD 211 Radiographic Procedures II with Laboratory 4
RAD 221 Radiographic Exposure Principles II with Laboratory 4
RSC 287 Radiation: Protection and Biology 3
Total 18
Year II—Summer
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
RAD 202C Radiography Internship II 4
Distribution Electives 6
Total 10
Note: All RAD students must fulfill the requirement for medical terminology prior to
Radiography Internship III.
Year III—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
MAT 261 Statistics 3
RAD 303C Radiography Internship III 6
RSC 310 Cross-Sectional Anatomy 2
RSC 315 CT Imaging 3 133
RSC 325 Clinical Pathophysiology 4
Total 18
Year III—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PSB 301 Pharmacology for Allied Health Science Professionals 3
RAD 304C Radiography Internship IV 6
RAD 370 Problem Solving in Radiography 3
RSC 350 Special Topics and Issues for Radiologic Science Professionals 3
Total 15
Total credits to complete degree requirements 123 s.h.
Post-baccalaureate Bachelor of Science Degree
in Radiologic Sciences:
Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiation Therapy, Radiography
Designed specifically for students with a bachelor’s degree in another field, this pro-
gram of study provides a fast-track option for individuals ready for transition to a
career in the radiologic sciences. Building on previous learning and experience gained
from the student’s first bachelor’s degree, this program will mirror the curriculum of
the Three-Year Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences.
In order to be eligible for the program, students must possess a prior bachelor’s degree (or
substantial credits) and have completed the following prerequisite coursework with a min-
imum grade of C: Anatomy and Physiology I and II, College Algebra and Trigonometry
(for Radiation Therapy only), Probability and Statistics (for Nuclear Medicine Technology
only), a computer course, Basic Chemistry I and II with lab (for Nuclear Medicine
Technology only), and College Physics I and II (for Radiation Therapy only).
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Those students with a baccalaureate degree will not be required to meet the MCPHS gen-
eral education core requirements. Fifty-eight (58) semester hours of credit will be award-
ed upon matriculation for the prior baccalaureate degree, which must have been earned
from a regionally accredited college or university, in fulfillment of MCPHS Core
Curriculum requirements. Applicants with substantial credits, but no degree, will be
required to meet MCPHS general education core requirements plus courses in the select-
ed radiologic sciences major. Prior general education courses will be evaluated and, if
deemed equivalent, accepted in transfer to meet MCPHS requirements.
Accepted students begin their program in the summer session prior to the first fall semes-
ter. It is anticipated that students will complete all didactic and clinical requirements in
two calendar years (four semesters and two summer sessions). Graduates are eligible to
apply for certification in their major through examination by the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or by the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification
Board (NMTCB). Certification by the NMTCB is available only to graduates of the
Nuclear Medicine Technology program. The Nuclear Medicine Technology program is
accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Nuclear Medicine Technology
(JRCNMT). The Radiation Therapy and Radiography programs are accredited by the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Post-baccalaureate Program in Nuclear Medicine Technology
Year I—fall
134 COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 420 Interpersonal Communications for Health Professionals 3
LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3
NMT 215 Nuclear Medicine Procedures I 3
NMT 250 Foundations of Clinical Practice 1
NMT 260 Informatics in Nuclear Medicine 3
NMT 271 Radiation Physics and Instrumentation I 3
RSC 310 Cross-Sectional Anatomy 2
Total 18
Note: All NMT students must fulfill requirements for CPR certification prior to NMT
Internship (NMT 201C)
Year I—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
NMT 216 Nuclear Medicine Procedures II 3
NMT 265 Nuclear Cardiology 3
NMT 270 Radiopharmaceuticals 3
NMT 272 Radiation Physics and Instrumentation II 3
NMT 275 PET 2
RSC 287 Radiation: Protection & Biology 3
Total 17
Year II—Summer I and II
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
NMT 201C Nuclear Medicine Technology Internship I 5
Total 5
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Year II—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
NMT 330C Nuclear Medicine Internship II 8
RSC 305 Patient Care in Imaging 3
RSC 315 CT Imaging 3
RSC 325 Clinical Pathophysiology 4
Total 18
Year II—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
NMT 332C Nuclear Medicine Internship III 8
NMT 390 Problem Solving in Nuclear Medicine 2
RSC 350 Special Topics & Issues for Radiological Science Professionals 3
Total 13
Total credits to complete requirements: 71 s.h.
Post-baccalaureate Program in Radiation Therapy
Note: All RTT students must fulfill requirements for CPR certification prior to RTT
Internship (RTT 201C)
Year I—Summer Session I and II 135
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
RSC 150 Patient Care 2
Total 2
Year I—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 420 Interpersonal Communications for Health Professionals 3
LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3
RTT 201C Radiation Therapy Internship I 4
RTT 260 Foundations of Radiation Therapy I 2
RTT 280 Medical Radiation Physics I 3
Total 15
Year I—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
RSC 287 Radiation: Protection and Biology 3
RTT 202C Radiation Therapy Internship II 4
RTT 262 Foundations of Radiation Therapy II 2
RTT 281 Medical Radiation Physics II 3
RTT 283 Physics for Treatment Planning 2
Total 14
Year II—Summer I and II
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
RTT 203C Radiation Therapy Clinical Internship III 4
Total 4
Note: All RAD students must fulfill the requirement for medical terminology prior to
Radiography Internship III.
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Year II—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
RSC 310 Cross-Sectional Anatomy 2
RTT 361 Radiation Therapy I/Lab 3
RTT 304C Radiation Therapy Clinical Internship IV 6
RSC 325 Clinical Pathophysiology 4
Total 15
Year II—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PSB 301 Pharmacology for Allied Health Professionals 3
RSC 350 Special Topics & Issues for Radiological Science Professionals 3
RTT 340 Radiation Therapy Quality Assurance/Lab 1
RTT 345 Brachytherapy and Hyperthermia 2
RTT 362 Radiation Therapy II/Lab 3
RTT 305C Radiation Therapy Clinical Internship V 6
Total 18
Total credits to complete requirements: 68 s.h.
Post-baccalaureate Program in Radiography
136 Year I—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3
RAD 205 Foundations of Radiography 2
RAD 210 Radiographic Procedures I with Laboratory 4
RAD 220 Radiographic Exposure Principles I with Laboratory 4
RAD 240 X-ray Radiation Physics 2
RSC 305 Patient Care in Imaging 3
Total 18
Year I—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 420 Interpersonal Communications for Health Professionals 3
RAD 201C Radiography Internship I 4
RAD 211 Radiographic Procedures II with Laboratory 4
RAD 221 Radiographic Exposure Principles II with Laboratory 4
RSC 287 Radiation: Protection and Biology 3
Total 18
Year II—Summer I
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
RAD 202C Radiography Internship II 4
Total 4
Year II—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
RAD 303C Radiography Internship III 6
RSC 310 Cross-Sectional Anatomy 2
RSC 315 CT Imaging 3
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RSC 325 Clinical Pathophysiology 4
Total 15
Year II—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PSB 301 Pharmacology 3
RAD 304C Radiography Internship IV 6
RAD 370 Problem Solving in Radiography 3
RSC 350 Special Topics & Issues for Radiological Science Professionals 3
Total 15
Total credits to complete requirements: 70 s.h.
Certificate Programs in Medical Imaging
Several certificate programs for working technologists seeking advanced certification in the
advanced imaging modalities are offered by the School of Health Sciences. The certificate
programs are offered on an evening schedule, provide both didactic and clinical training,
and make the students eligible to sit for the advanced certification examinations adminis-
tered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Certificate programs
are available in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), mam-
mography, and cardiovascular interventional technology (CVIT). 137
Eligibility for each certificate program is established in accordance with ARRT guidelines.
Applicants must hold current ARRT/NMTCP certification in the appropriate discipline as
well as current CPR certification.
Curriculum: Cardiovascular Interventional Technology (CVIT)
Fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
RSC 471 Patient Care in CVIT 2
RSC 481 CVIT Procedures 3
Total 5
Spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
RSC 491C Clinical Internship: CVIT 8
Total 8
Total credits to complete CVIT certificate requirements 13 s.h.
Curriculum: Computed Tomography
Fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
RSC 430 CT Physics and Instrumentation 3
RSC 432 CT Imaging Procedures 4
RSC 434C CT Safety and Patient Relations: Clinical Applications 3
Total 10
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Spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
RSC 436C Clinical Internship in CT 8
Total 8
Total credits to complete CT certificate requirements 18 s.h.
Curriculum: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
RSC 440 Physical Principles of MRI 3
RSC 442 MRI Procedures 4
RSC 444C MRI Safety and Patient Relations: Clinical Applications. 4
Total 11
Spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
RSC 446C Clinical Internship in MRI 8
Total 8
Total credits to complete MRI certificate requirements 19 s.h.
138 Curriculum: Mammography
Fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
RSC 450 Mammography Quality Assurance 2
RSC 452 Mammography Imaging Procedures 3
Total 5
Spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
RSC 456C Clinical Internship: Mammography Positioning
and QC Tests 8
Total 8
Total credits to complete Mammography certificate requirements 13 s.h.
Post-baccalaureate Certificate Program in Magnetic Resonance
Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic resonance imaging, usually referred to as MRI, is a procedure in which radio
waves and a powerful magnet linked to a computer are used to create detailed images of
body structures for the purpose of diagnosis.
At the time of printing of this catalog, development of a new and innovative twelve-month
post-baccalaureate certificate program in MRI is underway for implementation in the fall
2006 semester. Unlike most MRI programs in the nation, which require a prior back-
ground in another imaging discipline, this new program recognizes MRI as a distinct and
separate medical imaging discipline. Hence, no prior background in a radiologic science is
required. For those who have that prior background (ARRT/NMTCP certification),
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MCPHS will retain its MRI Certificate Program in Medical Imaging (see details in the
Certificate Program in Medical Imaging section of this catalog).
Details of the curriculum will be posted on the MCPHS web pages (www.mcphs.edu).
Appropriate approvals will be sought for graduates to be eligible for registration by the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). It is anticipated that the didactic
aspects of the program will be offered predominantly on-line, and the clinical education
portion of the program will be conducted at various MRI facilities around the state. The
program will be based in Boston, with eventual extension to Worcester likely.
To be eligible for admission to the post-baccalaureate program, students must have com-
pleted a baccalaureate degree and must have completed, within ten years of admission,
the following college courses: two semesters of anatomy and physiology and one semester
of physics. Individuals with a substantial number of credits, but no baccalaureate degree,
may be considered for admission if they have met all of the MCPHS Arts and Sciences
Core Curriculum requirements (see details elsewhere in this catalog). These individuals
will be expected to complete requirements of the MCPHS Bachelor of Science in Health
Science degree program; credit toward that degree will be given for the MRI professional
courses and the courses taken to meet core curriculum requirements.
Master of Radiologist Assistant Studies
The radiologist assistant (RA) is a new health care professional who enhances patient 139
care by extending the capacity of the radiologist in the diagnostic imaging environ-
ment. According to the “Radiologist Assistant Role Delineation” published by the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in 2005, per a consensus state-
ment developed by the American College of Radiology and the American Society of
Radiologic Technologists, the RA is an advanced-level radiographer who, under radiol-
ogist supervision, performs patient assessment, patient management, and selected
imaging procedures. ARRT has developed a certification program for the RA.
At the time of printing of this catalog, development of an RA program was being explored
for possible implementation in fall 2007. Details of the curriculum are not yet available but
the MCPHS Master of Radiologist Assistant Studies program will meet and exceed the
ARRT requirements. Please watch the MCPHS web pages for updates that will be posted as
the curriculum unfolds. To be eligible for admission, one must have completed a baccalau-
reate degree and hold ARRT radiography certification, or other appropriate certifications
that may become included as role delineation is finalized. Those currently holding less
than a baccalaureate degree but the appropriate certification should enroll in the MCPHS
BS in Radiologic Sciences and/or BS in Health Sciences degree programs. Those who hold
the baccalaureate but not the certification should enroll in the MCPHS Radiologic
Sciences Post-Baccalaureate BS option. Those who hold neither should enroll in the
MCPHS BS in Radiologic Sciences degree program. Individuals completing one of these
programs or certificates with a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and suc-
cessfully achieving the required certification will receive priority consideration for entry
into the RA program. (Please note that ARRT is considering requiring at least one year of
post-baccalaureate practice experience prior to entry into an RA program).
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Program Policies and Professional Requirements
To be in good academic standing, students in the Radiologic Sciences programs (with
the exception of the Radiologist Assistant program) must have a minimum Professional
Quality Point Average of 2.50. Also, students must earn a minimum grade of C in the
professional courses of the major. This requirement includes all clinical internships.
Professional courses are listed in bold type in the curriculum outline. Any student who
fails a professional course twice is dismissed from the program.
Students whose clinical performance during the internship rotation is unsatisfactory
receive a warning from their clinical supervisor by the middle of the rotation; those
who fail two internship rotations are dismissed from the program. Students who have
been dismissed because of unsatisfactory clinical performance may appeal to the Major
Program Advisory Committee.
In addition to being in good academic and financial standing, students must complete
all professional coursework at MCPHS to receive their degrees in the nuclear medicine
technology, radiography, or radiation therapy programs.
BCLS Certification
All students in the Radiologic Sciences programs must have current certification in
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) before they begin their clinical rotations (NMT
140 201C, RTT 201C, or RAD 201C).
Eligibility for Certification – ARRT
Candidates for certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
(ARRT) must successfully complete a program of formal education, which is accredited
by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT. Candidates must also comply with the Rules of
Ethics contained in the ARRT Standards of Ethics. This includes, but is not limited to,
compliance with state and federal laws. A conviction of, or a plea of guilty to, or a plea of
nolo contendere to a crime, which is either a felony or is a crime of moral turpitude must
be investigated by the ARRT in order to determine eligibility.
Pregnancy Policy
Note: This policy applies to all female students in the Radiography, Radiation Therapy, and
Nuclear Medicine Technology majors.
In the event a female student becomes pregnant, the student may choose to declare her
pregnancy, since there is a potential risk to the developing fetus from radiation exposure. In
the event a student chooses to declare her pregnancy, the student will notify the program
director and department chairperson in writing that she is pregnant and also state the esti-
mated date of conception. A copy of this declaration will be forwarded to the Radiation
Safety Officer. Choosing not to declare a pregnancy will result in exemption from the specif-
ic state radiation protection regulations limiting the exposure to the embryo/fetus.
Once the student declares herself to be pregnant, the Radiation Safety Officer will issue
to the student:
• a second badge to be worn during the gestation period at waist level to serve as a
measure of embryo/fetus exposure. The radiation exposure control criterion for
this student will be to limit exposures to this waist level badge to less than 50
mrem/month (0.5 millisieverts).
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• a copy of the applicable state regulations (105CMR120.203, 105CMR120.218,
105CMR120.267) which deal with exposure to the embryo/fetus.
• a copy of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Guide 8.13 “Instruction Concerning Prenatal
Radiation Exposure” and Guide 8.29 “Instructions Concerning Risks from Radiation
Exposure.” The student will be given an opportunity to discuss this material with the
Radiation Safety Officer or his/her representative.
In order to adhere to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Regulation 105CMR120.218,
which requires that “the dose to an embryo/fetus during the entire pregnancy, due to
occupational exposure of a declared pregnant woman, does not exceed 500 mrem (5
millisieverts),” the student is offered the following options:
1. The student may continue in the program as long as her embryo/fetal exposures
are in conformance with the requirements of 105CMR120.218. If the student
chooses this option, the following procedure must be followed:
a. All efforts must be made by the student to ensure that the exposure total to
the waist badge does not exceed 500 mrem (5 millisieverts) for the entire ges-
tation period.
b. The student and program director are to be notified, in writing, by the
Radiation Safety Officer, if over 80% of this dose (400 mrem) is received.
c. The student and program director are to be notified, in writing, by the Radiation
Safety Officer if the monthly recommendation of 50 mrem is exceeded.
d. The student is expected to utilize her knowledge of radiation control princi-
ples, at ALL times to further minimize her exposure. 141
e. If the maximum exposure total for the gestation period is reached, the student,
Radiation Safety Officer and program director must agree on an alternate option.
2. The student may request a leave of absence from the career component of the
Program. The student may continue with general education courses without mod-
ification or interruption.
3. The student may withdraw from the program by submitting a letter to the chairper-
son and to the director of Academic Support Services. If readmission is desired, the
student must reapply to the program.
Note: Experience shows that the radiation workers in this program generally receive to the
whole body well below 500 mrem per year, 50 mrem per month, and it is most unlikely that
there will be any problems adhering to the fetal exposure limits.
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SCHOOL OF PHARMACY–BOSTON
School of Pharmacy–Boston . . . . . . . .
Douglas J. Pisano, PhD, Associate Professor and Dean
Joseph Calomo, PharmD, Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
TBA, Chair
Professors Maher, Mehanna, Montagne, Pidgeon; Associate Professors, Kalis, LeDuc,
McCorry; Assistant Professors Babiarz, Campagna, Gracz, Kerr, Kiel, Pereira, Singh;
Instructor Atef
Department of Pharmacy Practice
Caroline Zeind, PharmD, Associate Professor and Chair
Professor Couris; Associate Professors Dvorkin, Goldman-Levine, Krikorian, McCloskey,
Rudorf, Sylvia, Wizwer; Assistant Professors Angelini, Bhatt, Calomo, Ceresia, Cooper,
Crecco, Evans, Felix-Getzik, Ford, Gagnon, Hardy, Jacobson, John, Karish, Kiritsy, Kostka-
Rokosz, Lee, Machado, McDevitt, Mukherjee, Murrell, Schmitt, Schnee, Silvia, Welch,
Wenzel, Zaiken; Instructors Basile, DePietro, Ferullo, Hudd
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Degree and Residency Programs
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Residencies in Pharmacy Practice
Non-traditional Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Pathway
BS in Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management
BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
The School of Pharmacy–Boston offers a six-year program leading to a Doctor of
Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. Students follow a curriculum that combines general, special-
ized, and applied science courses with those in the liberal arts, preparing them for an
increasingly visible role on the health care team. In addition, required experiential courses
provide opportunities to learn while practicing in areas such as ambulatory, community,
inpatient medicine and institutional pharmacy, and elective experiences in geriatrics, pedi-
atrics, industry, long-term care, and regulatory agencies. Credits earned in professional
courses are valid for up to seven years.
Clinical Rotations
A number of clinical rotations in the required curriculum may be scheduled at some
distance from the campus. This is necessary to provide a range of diverse learning expe-
riences and ensure availability and quality of clinical rotation sites. The College will
make every effort to accommodate requests regarding assignments to experiential edu-
cation sites, but students generally can expect to be assigned to clinical sites at some dis-
tance from the campus for at least a portion of their required clinical rotations. In such
instances, students are responsible for transportation and other related travel expenses.
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Progression Requirements
Students must have a 2.2 GPA to progress into the first professional year (third year) of
the program and maintain a professional and cumulative GPA of 2.2 in years 3-6 of the
PharmD program (classes of 2007, 2008, and 2009). In addition the minimum passing
grade for all required professional courses is C- (beginning with the class of 2007).
Beginning with the class of 2010 (freshman entering in fall 2004) students must have a
2.5 GPA to progress into the first professional year (third year) of the program and
maintain a professional and cumulative GPA of 2.5 in years 3-6 of the PharmD program.
In addition, the minimum passing grade for all required professional courses is C-.
All PharmD students must complete all requirements and be in good academic stand-
ing before beginning experiential education.
All professional course work in the PharmD program must be completed within a peri-
od of seven years. Any course work older than seven years must be repeated.
Residency Requirement
Students must take all professional courses in residence at MCPHS and six credits of
professional electives (this additional requirement will become effective with the class
of 2008) during the fifth year (e.g., third professional year) of the program.
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Beginning with the class of 2008, students are required to take two professional elec-
tives during the fifth year of the PharmD program. A list of professional electives will
be provided.
Note: Beginning with the class of 2008, Clinical Toxicology and Substance Abuse will be a
required course during the fall semester of the fifth year.
Curriculum by Year: Doctor of Pharmacy
Students who are dual BS in Chemistry/PharmD degree candidates should contact the Office
of the Dean of the School of Pharmacy.
Year I—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 151 Biology I: Cellular and Molecular Biology 3
CHE 131 Chemical Principles I 4
FYS 101 First Year Seminar* 1
LIB 111 Expository Writing I 3
LIB 120 Introduction to Psychology 3
MAT 141 Algebra and Trigonometry** or 3
MAT 151/261 Calculus I or Statistics
Total 17
*Students entering after freshman year are not required to take this course.
**If placed in Algebra and Trigonometry, the student receives 3 s.h. of general elective credit.
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Year I—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 152 Biology II: Biology of Organisms 4
CHE 132 Chemical Principles II 4
LIB 112 Expository Writing II 3
LIB 133 American Culture, Identity and Public Life 3
MAT 151/152 Calculus I or Calculus II 3
Total 17
Year II—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 255 Medical Microbiology (with Laboratory) 4
CHE 231 Organic Chemistry I (with Laboratory) 4
MAT 152 Calculus II or
PHY 270 Foundations of Physics I (with Laboratory) 3/4
MAT 261 Statistics*** (3)
Elective 3
PSB 220 Introduction to Health Care Delivery*** (3)
SSC 210 Economics*** (2)
Total 16-18
Year II—spring
144 COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
CHE 232 Organic Chemistry II 3
MAT 261 Statistics*** (3)
PHY 270 Foundations of Physics I (with Laboratory) or
Elective 4/3
PSB 220 Introduction to Health Care Delivery*** (3)
SSC 210 Economics*** (2)
Electives 6
Total 16-18
***May be taken either semester
Professional Years III through V are offered in a “track” system. Students are randomly
assigned to track 1 or track 2 and remain with their assigned track through the comple-
tion of Year V.
Note: The curriculum for the professional years is undergoing revision. Consult the website
www.mcphs.edu for the most current information.
TRACK 1
Year III (First Professional Year)—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PPB 321 Introductory Practice Experience Program Ia 1
PSB 328 Human Physiology I 3
PSB 331 Biochemistry I 3
PSB 340 Pharmaceutics I 4
PSB 343 Pharmaceutics Laboratory I
PSB 362 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice Management 2
Elective 3
Total 17
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Year III (First Professional Year)—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PPB 322 Introductory Practice Experience Program Ib 1
PSB 329 Human Physiology II 3
PSB 332 Biochemistry II 3
PSB 341 Pharmaceutics II 3
PSB 344 Pharmaceutics Laboratory 1
PSB 352 Pathophysiology 3
PSB 430 Pharmacokinetics I 2
Total 16
Year IV (Second Professional Year)—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 420 Interpersonal Communication in the Health Professions 3
PPB 418 Introductory Pharmacy Experience Program II 1
PSB 424 Research Methods in Pharmacoepidemiology 2
PSB 432 Pharmacokinetics II 3
PSB 441 Medicinal Chemistry I 3
PSB 451 Pharmacology I 4
Total 16
Year IV (Second Professional Year)—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
145
PPB 414 Virology and Anti-infectives 4
PPB 419 Introductory Pharmacy Experience Program III or
PPB 519 Introductory Pharmacy Experience Program IV 1
PPB 487 Drug Literature Evaluation 2
PPB 502 OTC Drugs/Self Care 2
PSB 442 Medicinal Chemistry II 3
PSB 454 Pharmacology II 4
Total 16
Year V (Third Professional Year)—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3
PPB 419 Introductory Pharmacy Experience Program III or
PPB 519 Introductory Pharmacy Experience Program IV 1
PPB 545 Advanced Practice Management I 2
PPB 551 Pharmacotherapeutics Seminar I 1
PPB 553 Disease State Management I 6
PPB 558 Clinical Toxicology and Substance Abuse* (2)
PSB 411 Pharmacy Law 2
Total 15(17)
*Required course for Class of 2008 and beyond.
Year V (Third Professional Year)—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PPB 546 Advanced Practice Management II 2
PPB 552 Pharmacotherapeutics Seminar II 1
PPB 554 Disease State Management II 6
Electives 6
Total 15
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Year VI (Fourth Professional Year)
TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PPB 693, 694 Advanced Pharmacy Experience Program 36
Total 36
Total credits to complete degree:
Class of 2009 and beyond* 201
Class of 2008 200
Class of 2007 196
Class of 2006 196
*Students entering the College after their freshman year are not required to take FYS 101
and, therefore, need 200 s.h. to complete the degree.
Sixth Year (Fourth Professional Year) - See description following Track 2
TRACK 2
Year III (First Professional Year)—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PPB 321 Introductory Praactice Exerience Program Ia 1
PSB 328 Human Physiology I 3
PSB 331 Biochemistry I 3
PSB 340 Pharmaceutics I 4
146 PSB 343 Pharmaceutics Laboratory 1
PSB 362 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice Management 2
Elective 3
Total 17
Year III (First Professional Year)—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PPB 322 Introductory Practice Experience Program Ib 1
PSB 329 Human Physiology II 3
PSB 332 Biochemistry II 3
PSB 341 Pharmaceutics II 3
PSB 344 Pharmaceutics Laboratory II 1
PSB 352 Pathophysiology 3
PSB 430 Pharmacokinetics I 2
Total 16
Year IV (Second Professional Year)—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PPB 418 Introductory Pharmacy Experience Program II 1
PPB 502 OTC Drugs/Self Care 2
PSB 424 Research Methods in Pharmacoepidemiology 2
PSB 432 Pharmacokinetics II 3
PSB 441 Medicinal Chemistry I 3
PSB 451 Pharmacology I 4
Total 15
Year IV (Second Professional Year)—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 420 Interpersonal Communication in the Health Professions 3
PPB 414 Virology and Anti-infectives 4
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PPB 419 Introductory Pharmacy Experience Program III or
PPB 519 Introductory Pharmacy Experience Program IV 1
PSB 411 Pharmacy Law 2
PSB 442 Medicinal Chemistry II 3
PSB 454 Pharmacology II 4
Total 17
Year V (Third Professional Year)—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PPB 487 Drug Literature Evaluation 2
PPB 545 Advanced Practice Management I 2
PPB 551 Pharmacotherapeutics Seminar I 1
PPB 553 Disease State Management I 6
PPB 558 Clinical Toxicology and Substance Abuse* (2)
Elective 3
Total (14)16
*Required course for Class of 2008 and beyond.
Year V (Third Professional Year)—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3
PPB 419 Introductory Pharmacy Experience Program III or
PPB 519 Introductory Pharmacy Experience Program IV 1 147
PPB 546 Advanced Practice Management II 2
PPB 552 Pharmacotherapeutics Seminar II 1
PPB 554 Disease State Management II 6
Elective 3
Total 16
Year VI (Fourth Professional Year)
TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PPB 693, 694 Advanced Pharmacy Experience Program 36
Total 36
Total credits to complete degree:
Class of 2009 and beyond* 201
Class of 2008 200
Class of 2007 196
Class of 2006 196
*Students entering the College after their freshman year are not required to take FYS 101
and, therefore, need 200 s.h. to complete the degree.
Sixth Year (Fourth Professional Year), Track 1 or Track 2
During the final year of study, PharmD students earn 36 credit hours by completing 36
weeks of advanced experiential rotations. The rotations start as early as May and run
consecutively through late November or December. The rotations resume in January and
finish in May.
Students are required to complete rotations in Inpatient Medicine, Institutional Pharmacy
Practice, Ambulatory Care, and Community Pharmacy Practice. Additionally, students
complete two elective rotations from areas such as administration, cardiology, community
practice, critical care medicine, drug information, emergency medicine, gastroenterology,
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infectious diseases, nephrology, oncology/hematology, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics,
poison information, and psychiatry.
Elective rotations chosen by the student are reviewed by the coordinators of experien-
tial education programs to determine whether the rotations provide appropriate
emphasis and balance to the student’s overall program and whether accommodations
can be made at the sites. Scheduling of the rotations is completed by the coordinator of
experiential programs and may be modified at the discretion of the coordinator.
Residencies in Pharmacy Practice
The School of Pharmacy–Boston offers several residencies in pharmacy practice. These post-
graduate programs provide twelve months of intensive practice experience in pharmacy.
Residents are appointed as adjunct instructors in the School of Pharmacy–Boston and par-
ticipate in the teaching program at MCPHS and its clinical affiliates. Further information on
these programs may be obtained from the chair of the Department of Pharmacy Practice.
Non-traditional Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Pathway
The Non-traditional PharmD Pathway is designed for qualified practitioners with a BS
in Pharmacy degree who wish to earn a degree on a part-time basis. It is currently
offered in a web-supported format with online lectures and group discussions, reducing
148 required on-site meeting time to once per semester. This program helps pharmacists
learn how to collect and interpret data to design a pharmaceutical care plan for their
individual patients in collaboration with other health care professionals. Pharmacists
learn how to recommend and implement a therapeutic plan; perform ongoing patient
evaluations; and document and report new, unusual or severe adverse drug reactions,
drug interactions or unexpected effects of newly marketed drugs.
Admission
Requests for formal admission into the pathway are obtained from and processed
through the Admission Office. The PharmD Admission Committee in the School of
Pharmacy–Boston is responsible for evaluating the applications and making admission
decisions. Admission requirements include:
1. being a registered pharmacist in the United States;
2. working at or have access to a site that provides opportunities to practice pharma-
ceutical care (e.g., community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, managed care phar-
macy, etc.); and
3. submitting an application that includes: official transcripts from the institution that
granted the BS in Pharmacy degree, curriculum vitae, short essay stating professional
goals and objectives, one letter of recommendation, and the required application fee.
The deadline for submitting application materials to the Admission Office is July 1. The
program begins in September. Application packets are available in the Admission Office
by November 1. Because seats in the pathway are limited, it is important that applica-
tions be returned early in the application period.
Academic Policies
In addition to the Doctor of Pharmacy Program academic policies, the following require-
ments apply to PharmD students in the non-traditional pathway.
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• The minimum overall grade point average for graduation from the Non-traditional
PharmD Pathway is 2.2, for students entering in 2003 or beyond.
• The minimum acceptable grade is C- in courses and modules in the pathway. Courses
in which grades below passing are earned must be repeated until the minimum grade
level is met. A student may petition to replace a maximum of one repeated course
grade in his/her calculated grade point average.
• If the cumulative grade point average of any student falls below 2.2 after comple-
tion of 14 semester hours of credit in the pathway, the student is placed on acade-
mic probation and has two semesters to correct the deficiency.
• Failure to achieve a grade point average of 2.2 following the probationary period is
grounds for dismissal from the pathway. For a description of the appeal process
refer to the Student Handbook.
Curriculum: Non-traditional PharmD Pathway
The current pathway is organized into three phases that provide for progression toward
the terminal educational outcomes. Completion of 37 semester hours of coursework is
required to earn the degree.
Phase I—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PPB 600 Principles of Pharmaceutical Care 3
PSB 421 Pharmacoepidemiology 2
Total 5 149
Phase II—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PPB 672 Drug Literature Resources and Evaluation 3
PPB 681 Clinical Pharmacokinetics 2
Total 5
Phase III
Pharmacotherapy I, II, III (17 semester hours)
Three pharmacotherapy courses employ a problem-based approach to pharmacothera-
py that involves lectures, literature review, and faculty case discussions. Lectures and
faculty discussion are conducted online using textual and audio presentations and
interactive discussions. One on-campus meeting will occur each semester for faculty
review and student presentations.
Pharmacotherapy Practice and Seminar I, II, III, IV (7 semester hours)
Following lectures and faculty discussion, practitioners are asked to apply the therapeu-
tic information to patients using simulated case histories and/or patients from their
worksites (~ 5 hours per week in direct patient care activities at an approved worksite are
required). Efforts are directed at determining appropriate pharmacotherapeutic care
plans and detecting and solving patient drug-related problems through a series of evalu-
ations and interventions. Each student is assigned a faculty preceptor who will evaluate
and guide the student through patient care assignments and project work each semester.
Students are also expected to lead case discussions among their classmates and partici-
pate in others presentations. Two case presentations are expected each semester. One will
be presented online and the second live at the campus-based meetings.
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Project Module (3 semester hours)
Options for the Project Module include an a clinical rotation conducted in the student’s
practice site as a major project or a full-time rotation (two, two-week rotations or one
continuous four-week rotation) under the supervision of an MCPHS faculty member
at the faculty member’s practice site.
Phase III—Summer
COURSE TITLE SH
PPB 623 Pharmacotherapeutics I 5
PPB 623A Pharmacotherapeutics Practice I 1
Total 6
Phase III—fall
PPB 625 Pharmacotherapeutics II 6
PPB 625A Pharmacotherapeutics Practice II 1
Total 7
Phase III—spring
PPB 633 Pharmacotherapeutics III 6
PPB 633A Pharmacotherapeutics Practice III 1
Total 7
150 Phase III—Summer
PPB 668A Pharmacotherapeutics Practice IV 4
PPB 668 Project Module 3
Total 7
Total 27
Total credits to complete degree requirements 37 s.h.
Academic Complaint Policy
It is the policy of the School of Pharmacy–Boston of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
and Health Sciences to objectively review student grievances related to academic issues.
Students with complaints regarding discrimination are referred to the College-wide
Discrimination Grievance Policy. Students with issues or complaints regarding their
grade or performance in an individual class are referred to the Grade Appeals policy.
Both policies are in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of this catalog.
Scope of Policy
If a student wishes to complain about an issue related to the accreditation standards of
the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education, the student should follow the pro-
cedure detailed below.
Procedure
1. The student writes a letter detailing the complaint to the SOP-B associate dean for
Academic Affairs.
2. If the associate dean is unable to resolve the issue, he/she forms an ad hoc commit-
tee of three faculty members (at least one member from each department) and
asks the committee to review the complaint and make a recommendation.
3. The student receives a written response within 30 days.
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4. If the student wishes to appeal the decision, he/she may appeal to the dean of the
School of Pharmacy–Boston within five days.
5. The dean makes a decision and informs the student within 14 days. The decision
of the school dean is final.
6. The SOP-B Dean’s Office keeps a file of all complaints and responses.
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Marketing
& Management
This program combines biological and pharmaceutical sciences coursework with market-
ing and general management studies, preparing students for a variety of careers or for a
continuation of their education in post-graduate programs that could include business,
science and regulatory affairs masters degrees. The BS in Pharmaceutical Marketing and
Management provides skills and experience for use in pharmaceutical sales, health care
and health information management, food, drug and medical device industry regulatory
oversight, and pharmacy distribution systems development and implementation (e.g.,
wholesaling, contract purchasing, and pharmacoeconomic analysis). Graduates find
career opportunities within managed care, drug development, manufacturing and pro-
motion, pharmacy and health care information systems, and other areas where an under-
standing of the intricacies of pharmaceutical sciences and an appreciation for their
business applications is critical. 151
Students in the BS in Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management program must main-
tain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 to remain in good academic standing and to
progress in the program. To meet the residency requirement for this program, students
must complete at least 62 s.h. at MCPHS.
Curriculum by Year: BS in Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management
Year I—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 151 Biology I: Cell and Molecular Biology (w/lab) 3
CHE 131 Chemical Principles I (w/lab) 4
FYS 101 First Year Seminar 1
LIB 111 Expository Writing I 3
LIB 120 Introduction to Psychology 3
MAT 151 Foundations of Calculus I 3
Total 17
Year I—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 152 Biology II: Biology of Organisms (w/ lab) 4
CHE 132 Chemical Principles II (w/ lab) 4
LIB 112 Expository Writing II 3
LIB 133 American Culture, Identity and Public Life 3
MAT 152 Foundations of Calculus II 3
Total 17
Year II—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BEH 355 Organizational Psychology 3
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BIO 255 Medical Microbiology (w/ lab) 3
CHE 231 Organic Chemistry I (w/ lab) 4
MAT 261 Statistics 3
Distribution Elective 3
Total 16
Year II—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
CHE 232 Organic Chemistry II 3
LIB 420 Interpersonal Communication in the Health Professions 3
PSB 220 Introduction to Health Care Delivery 3
SSC 210 Economics 2
Distribution Elective 3
Total 14
Year III—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PSB 328 Human Physiology I 3
PSB 339 Medical Biochemistry 3
PSB 340 Pharmaceutics I 4
PSB 362 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice Management 2
Distribution Elective 3
152 Total 15
Year III—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PSB 261 Management 3
PSB 329 Human Physiology II 3
PSB 352 Pathophysiology 3
PSB 360 Marketing 3
Distribution Elective 3
Total 15
Year IV—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PSB 410 Pharmaceutical Regulation and Law 3
PSB 415 Accounting 3
PSB 425 Health Care Management 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Total 15
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 512 Healt Care Ethics 3
MAT 197 Computer Applications 3
PSB 301 Pharmacology for Allied Health Professionals 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Total 15
Total credits to complete degree requirements 124 s.h.
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Elective Requirements
Students in the BS in Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management program are
required to select a minimum of four elective courses (or at least 12 credits) in the area
of business administration including additional course work in marketing, manage-
ment and accounting or in a related area of study. The following is a list of acceptable
courses by semester. Other courses offered by the Colleges of the Fenway may be also be
acceptable upon approval of the student’s academic advisor or the program director.
Recommended
BEH 250 Health Psychology
BEH 457 Drugs and Behavior
MAT 297 Advanced Computer Applications
PPB 487 Drug Literature Evaluation
PSB 335 Pharmaceutical Technology
PSB 422 Drug Education
PSB 423 Health Care Marketing
PSB 424 Research Methods in Pharmacoepidemiology
PSB 426 Pharmaceutical Marketing
PSB 427 Social Pharmacology
PSB 428 Human Resource Management
PSB 444 Organizational Development
PSB 455 Community Pharmacy Management Internship
PSB 530 Undergraduate Research Project 153
PSB 532 Directed Study
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences
This program emphasizes specific coursework in the core areas of industrial pharmacy,
preparing students for a variety of careers in industry or for a continuation of their educa-
tion in post-graduate programs that could include pharmaceutics/industrial pharmacy,
biotechnology and regulatory affairs masters or doctoral degrees. The BS in Pharmaceutical
Sciences provides skills and experience for use in pharmaceutical, biotechnology and med-
ical device development, formulation, and manufacturing, and evaluation and the regulato-
ry oversight of the drug and medical device industry. Career opportunities for degree
holders will exist within pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies,
research laboratories, governmental regulatory agencies, and other areas where the applica-
tion of these skills and capabilities is sought.
Students in the BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences program must maintain a minimum
cumulative GPA of 2.0 to remain in good academic standing and to progress in the pro-
gram. To meet the residency requirements for this program, students must complete at
least 63 s.h. at MCPHS.
Curriculum by Year: BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Year I—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 151 Biology I: Cell and Molecular Biology (w/lab) 3
CHE 131 Chemical Principles I (w/lab) 4
FYS 101 First Year Seminar 1
LIB 111 Expository Writing I 3
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LIB 120 Introduction to Psychology or
LIB 121 Introduction to Sociology 3
MAT 151 Foundations of Calculus I 3
Total 17
Year I—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 152 Biology II: Biology of Organisms (w/ lab) 4
CHE 132 Chemical Principles II (w/ lab) 4
LIB 112 Expository Writing II 3
LIB 133 American Culture, Identity and Public Life 3
MAT 152 Foundations of Calculus II 3
Total 17
Year II—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 255 Medical Microbiology (w/ lab) 3
CHE 231 Organic Chemistry I (w/ lab) 4
MAT 261 Statistics 3
PSB 220 Introduction to Health Care Delivery 3
Distribution Elective 3
Total 16
154
Year II—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
CHE 232 Organic Chemistry II 3
CHE 234 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1
CHE 314 Analytical Chemistry 4
LIB 420 Interpersonal Communication in the Health Professions 3
SSC 210 Economics 2
Distribution Elective 3
Total 16
Year III—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PSB 328 Human Physiology I 3
PSB 339 Medical Biochemistry 3
PSB 340 Pharmaceutics I 4
PSB 343 Pharmaceutics Laboratory I 1
PSB 362 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice Management 2
Distribution Elective 3
Total 16
Year III—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PSB 329 Human Physiology II 3
PSB 341 Pharmaceutics II 3
PSB 344 Pharmaceutics Laboratory II 1
PSB 346 Physico-Chemical Properties of Drug Molecules 3
PSB 352 Pathophysiology 3
PSB 430 Pharmacokinetics I 2
Total 15
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Year IV—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
LIB 512 Health Care Ethics 3
MAT 197 Computer Applications 3
PSB 410 Pharmaceutical Regulation and Law 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Total 15
Year IV—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PSB 301 Pharmacology for Allied Health Professionals 3
PSB 335 Pharmaceutical Technology 3
Distribution Elective 3
Elective 3
Elective 3
Total 15
Total credits to complete degree requirements 127 s.h.
Elective Requirements
Students in the BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences program are required to select a mini-
mum of four elective courses (or at least 12 credits) in the areas of chemistry, pharma- 155
ceutics, or industrial pharmacy. The following is a list of acceptable courses by semester.
Other courses offered by the Colleges of the Fenway may also be acceptable upon
approval by the student’s academic advisor or the program director.
Recommended
CHE 340 Inorganic Chemistry
CHE 530 Undergraduate Research Project
CHE 532 Directed Study
CHE 714 Spectroscopic Analysis
CHE 717 Instrumental Analysis
CHE 719 Synthetic Preparations
CHE 755 Stereochemistry
CHM 331 Thermodynamics & Kinetics (Simmons)
CHM 332 Quantum Mechanics & Molecular Structure (Simmons)
INF 210 Survey of the Literature of Chemistry
MAT 297 Advanced Computer Applications
MAT 763 Advanced Statistics
PHY 273 Physics II
PPB 487 Drug Literature Evaluation
PSB 333 Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory
PSB 432 Pharmacokinetics II
PSB 440 Molecular Biotechnology
PSB 453 Experimental Pharmacology
PSB 530 Undergraduate Research Project
PSB 532 Directed Study
PSB 424 Research Methods in Pharmacoepidemiology
MCPHS–Worcester
MCPHS–WORCESTER
School of Health Sciences . . . . . . . . . .
Note: More information specific to the Worcester Campus can be found in the following
sections: Facilities, Interinstitutional Cooperation, and Student Services.
James D. Blagg, Jr., PhD, FASAHP, Professor and Dean
Department of Nursing
TBA, Department Chair
Professor Jeannine Muldoon
Assistant Professors Crocker-Crowther, Eliadi, O’Connell
Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Nursing Program
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN)1
Accelerated 16-month Curriculum (Worcester Campus)
Designed specifically for students with a bachelor’s degree in another field, this accelerat-
ed 16-month program of study provides a fast-track option for students ready for a chal-
156 lenging transition to a career as a BSN registered nurse. Building on previous learning
and experience gained from the student’s first bachelor degree, the 16-month program
of study mirrors the Boston-based program’s professional major, guiding students
toward gaining the knowledge, skills, competencies and values required to practice as a
registered nurse in the 21st Century. Program instruction is conducted in new state of
the art facilities at the MCPHS Worcester campus with clinical experiences in selected
hospital and community agencies in the Greater Worcester and Metro-West region.
The Second Degree BSN track is offered in a 16-month accelerated year-round format
with a January admission. The first year consists of a 15-week spring semester, a 13-week
summer session and a 15-week fall semester; the final phase consists of a 15-week spring
semester, concluding in May of the second year. The program requires a total of 122
semester hours of credit for completion. In order to be eligible for the program, the stu-
dent must possess a prior BS/BA degree (or substantial credits) and have completed the
following prerequisite coursework with a minimum grade of C. These courses include
Chemistry (with lab), Anatomy and Physiology (with lab), Microbiology (with lab),
Statistics, and Human Development within the past ten years [see course listing for spe-
cific semester hour requirements]. Those students with a baccalaureate degree will not be
required to meet the MCPHS general education core requirements. Fifty-eight (58)
semester hours of credit will be awarded upon matriculation for a prior BS/BA degree
from a regionally accredited college or university in fulfillment of MCPHS core curricu-
lum requirements. Applicants with substantial credits, but no degree, will be required to
1
The following prerequisite coursework (minimum grade of C required) must be completed
prior to the start of the program of study:
Chemistry (with lab) 4-8 sh
Anatomy & Physiology (with lab) 8 sh
Microbiology (with lab) 4 sh
Statistics 3 sh
Human Development 3 sh
MCPHS–WORCESTER
meet MCPHS general education core requirements plus courses in the nursing major.
Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to sit for the National Council
of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
The program of study is listed below.
Note: A satellite of this program is planned for the MCPHS Manchester campus, pending
approval of the New Hampshire Board of Nursing and the New Hampshire Postsecondary
Education Commission. If approved, the first class will be enrolled in January 2007. Some
classes will be delivered face to face at each site and some will be delivered simultaneously to
both sites via interactive videoconferencing, a technology that allows students at each site to
interact with each other and the faculty member in real time.
Curriculum by Year: BSN
Year I—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
NUR 205 Nursing: History, Knowledge & Narrative 3
NUR 208 Essential Concepts of Nursing 3
NUR 215 Nursing Skills and Technologies 4
NUR 225 Pathophysiology 3
NUR 235 Pharmacology 3
Total 16
Year I—summer 157
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
NUR 245 Health Assessment and Promotion 4
NUR 325 Provider of Care I: Adult and Elder Health 8
Total 12
Year I—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
NUR 330 Scholarly Inquiry 3
NUR 335 Provider of Care II: Child-Bearing and Child-Rearing
Family Health 6
NUR 345 Provider of Care III: Mental and Social Health 6
NUR 350 Information & Health Care Technologies 3
Total 18
Year II—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
NUR 410 Member of a Profession 3
NUR 425 Provider of Care IV: Community and Home Health 6
NUR 440 Public Health and Health Policy 3
NUR 445 Coordinator/Manager of Care and Capstone Leadership Project 6
Total 18
Total Pre-Professional Coursework 58 sh*
Total Professional Major 64 sh
Total for BSN 122 sh
* Fifty-eight (58) sh of credit for the prior BS/BA degree from a regionally accredited college
or university will be awarded upon matriculation in fulfillment of MCPHS Core
Curriculum requirements.
MCPHS–WORCESTER
Program Academic Policies
Academic Progression
A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required in all prerequisite non-nursing courses
(Anatomy and Physiology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Statistics, and Human Growth and
Development), and professional nursing courses.
A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required in order to progress to the next program level.
Successful completion of both the theory and the clinical laboratory/practicum in a
clinical nursing course is required to pass the course.
An individual nursing course may be repeated only once. A second failure will result in
dismissal from the nursing program. Throughout the nursing program, a student may
repeat no more than two separate nursing courses. A third failure in any nursing course
will also result in dismissal from the nursing program.
All program courses require a letter grade.
CPR Certification
All students must complete CPR training prior to beginning clinical experiences in NUR
325-Provider of Care I: Adult and Elder Health. Students may be certified in BCLS (health
158 care provider) by the American Red Cross or Level C (American Heart Association).
Evidence of current certification must be provided to the Department of Nursing.
Transportation
Reliable transportation to, from, and during all clinical and field experiences is the
responsibility of the student.
Licensure
Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible to sit for the National
Council of State Boards of Nursing Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses
(NCLEX-RN).
Employment
Due to the rigorous nature of the nursing program, the demands placed on students are
extremely high, particularly with respect to their clinical schedule and associated student
requirements. It is for this reason that the faculty strongly discourages students from engag-
ing in any outside, non-program related employment throughout the program of study.
MCPHS–Worcester
MCPHS–WORCESTER
School of Pharmacy
–Worcester/Manchester . . . . . . . . . . . .
Michael J. Malloy, PharmD, Professor and Dean
Monina R. Lahoz, PhD, Associate Professor and Assistant Dean of Curriculum and Assessment
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Steven D. Cohen, DSc, Professor and Chair
Professor Kelly; Associate Professors Friel, Kearney, Lahoz, Nicholas;
Assistant Professors Acquaah-Mensah, Gardner, Goldsmith, Sarangarajan, Sharma,
Smith; Instructor Simard
Department of Pharmacy Practice
Ronald J. DeBellis, PharmD, Professor and Chair
Associate Professors Belliveau, R. A. DeBellis, Zimmermann; Assistant Professors Cross,
Desilets, DiFrancesco, Donovan, Jarvis, Le, Lynch, Morin, Nolan, Seed, Silva, Spooner,
Steinberg, Sullivan; Clinical Instructors Dunican, LePage
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Degree and Certificate Programs
Doctor of Pharmacy (Accelerated)
Pharmacy Program
The School of Pharmacy–Worcester/Manchester prepares pharmacists with the phar-
maceutical care skills needed to improve health outcomes for patients in culturally
diverse environments and to better serve the public’s overall health care needs. The col-
lege community facilitates critical thinking, problem-solving skills and scholarship, and
incorporates innovative methods of instruction using state-of-the-art technology. An
active student-centered education fosters lifelong learning and continuing professional
development in all areas of pharmacy practice. A special emphasis is placed on the
community pharmacy environment where the majority of health care services will be
provided in the future.
Doctor of Pharmacy (accelerated)
Admission to the MCPHS–Worcester Doctor of Pharmacy degree program is a compet-
itive process open only to transfer students. Applicants must have completed, or be in
the process of completing, their preprofessional coursework at a regionally accredited
college or university. If an applicant has completed coursework at a foreign college or
university, the student must submit evidence of U.S. course/degree equivalency.
The professional curriculum in pharmacy at the School of Pharmacy–Worcester (SOP-W)
is offered in a 12-month program that allows students to complete their degree require-
ments for the Doctor of Pharmacy in less than three years.
MCPHS–WORCESTER
Clinical Rotations
A number of clinical rotations in the required curriculum may be scheduled at some
distance from the campus. This is necessary to provide a range of diverse learning expe-
riences and ensure availability and quality of clinical rotation sites. The College will
make every effort to accommodate requests regarding assignments to experiential edu-
cation sites, but students generally can expect to be assigned to clinical sites at some dis-
tance from the campus for at least a portion of their required clinical rotations. In such
instances, students are responsible for transportation and other related travel expenses.
Progression Requirements
Students must maintain a 2.2 GPA to progress into the second and third professional
years of the program. All PharmD students must complete all requirements and be in
good academic standing before beginning experiential education.
Residency Requirement
Students are permitted to transfer professional coursework only upon approval of the
instructor and the dean of the School of Pharmacy-Worcester. The minimum required
coursework in residence at MCPHS is 127 sh.
Community Pharmacy Entrepreneurship Program
SOP-W, in conjunction with AmerisourceBergen, has developed an educational track
within the Doctor of Pharmacy Program focusing on community pharmacy entrepreneur-
160 ship. The program combines didactic and experiential education to foster student interest
in community pharmacy management and ownership. The focus of the program is to
train current graduates to successfully and profitably operate a community pharmacy. The
partnership between MCPHS and AmerisourceBergen allows the student to receive a basic
exposure to those concepts of administrative science as well as experiential education cen-
tering on community pharmacy ownership. For further information, students may contact
the program director, Dr. Edward T. Kelly, III.
Curriculum Summary: Doctor of Pharmacy (accelerated)
Preprofessional Courses
REQUIRED SEMESTER HOURS
Biology (General and Human) (with Laboratory) 8
Microbiology (with Laboratory) 3
Chemistry (General) (with Laboratory) 8
Chemistry (Organic) (with Laboratory) 8
English Composition 6
Introduction to Psychology 3
Introduction to Sociology 3
Introduction to History and Political Science 3
Calculus 3
Probability and Statistics 3
Physics (with Laboratory) 3
Economics (Macro, Micro, or General) 3
Mathematics or Computer Science 3
Sub total for required preprofessional courses 57
MCPHS–WORCESTER
ELECTIVES SEMESTER HOURS
Humanities 3
Social Sciences 3
Behavioral Sciences3
Subtotal for elective preprofessional courses 9
Total preprofessional credits 66 s.h.
Professional Courses
Year I—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PPW 330 Introduction to Pharmaceutical Care I 2
PSW 300 Biochemistry I 2
PSW 314 Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutics, Pharmacokinetics I 3
PSW 320 Human Physiology and Pathophysiology I 4
PSW 340 U.S. Health Care & Public Health Systems 4
PSW 350 Service Learning (a P/F course) 1
PSW 360 Pharmacy Law 2
TOTAL 18
Year I—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PPW 331 Introduction to Pharmaceutical Care II (a P/F course) 2 161
PPW 379 Drug Literature Evaluation & Informatics in Health Care 2
PSW 301 Biochemistry II/Nutrition 3
PSW 315 Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutics, Pharmacokinetics II w/ lab 5
PSW 323 Immunology 2
PSW 362 Pharmacy Management & Outcomes Assessment 4
TOTAL 18
Year I—Summer
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PPW 333 Introduction to Pharmaceutical Care III w/lab 2
PSW 305 Nonprescription Medications 3
PSW 322 Human Physiology and Pathophysiology II 3
PSW 380 Basic Principles of Pharmacology/Toxicology/
Medicinal Chemistry 3
Elective 2
TOTAL 13
Year II—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PPW 401* Intermediate Pharmacy Practice Experience (a P/F course) 10
PPW 490** Pharmacotherapeutics I 4
PPW 494** Clinical Laboratory and Physical Assessment I 1
PSW 481** Pharmacology/Toxicology/Medicinal Chemistry I 2
TOTAL 17
* 10 weeks
** 5 weeks
MCPHS–WORCESTER
Year II—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PPW 470 Introduction to Advanced Pharmacy Practice 2
PPW 491 Pharmacotherapeutics II 9
PPW 495 Clinical Laboratory and Physical Assessment – lab 1
PSW 482 Pharmacology/Toxicology/Medicinal Chemistry II 5
Elective 2
TOTAL 19
Year II—Summer
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PPW 492 Pharmacotherapeutics III 6
PSW 483 Pharmacology/Toxicology/Medicinal Chemistry III 3
Elective 2
TOTAL 11
Year III
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
PPW 500 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience 1 6
PPW 501 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience 2 6
PPW 502 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience 3 6
PPW 503 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience 4 6
162 PPW 504 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience 5 6
PPW 550 Graduation Poster 1
TOTAL 31
* 6 weeks
Total credits required to complete degree requirements: 127 s.h.
MCPHS–Manchester
MCPHS–MANCHESTER
School of Health Sciences . . . . . . . . . .
Note: More information specific to the Manchester Campus can be found in the following
sections: Facilities, Interinstitutional Cooperation, and Student Services.
James D. Blagg, Jr., PhD, FASAHP, Professor and Dean
Department of Nursing
TBA, Department Chair and Program Director
Faculty, TBA
Physician Assistant Studies Program
Scott L. Massey, PhD, PA-C, Associate Professor, Department Chair and Program Director
Donald Bernard, MD, Associate Professor and Medical Director
Instructors Lee, Steiner
Nursing Program
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN)
Accelerated 16-month Curriculum
At the time of printing of this catalog, permission to offer an accelerated 16-month post- 163
baccalaureate Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at the Manchester
campus had been requested of the New Hampshire Board of Nursing and the New
Hampshire Postsecondary Education Commission. If approved, the program will be a
satellite of the 16-month accelerated BSN program implemented at the
MCPHS–Worcester campus, and the first Manchester-based students will enroll in
January 2007. The curriculum will be identical to that currently offered at the Worcester
campus. Students will attend classes in Manchester; some classes will be delivered on-site
at each campus, and some will be delivered simultaneously to students at both campuses
using technologically sophisticated, interactive videoconferencing. This technology allows
students at each site to interact with each other and the faculty members in real time.
For detailed curriculum, pre-requisites, and other information about the program, refer
to the MCPHS–Worcester School of Health Sciences, Nursing Program section of this
catalog. For the most current information regarding the program in Manchester, refer
to the MCPHS web pages at www.mcphs.edu.
Physician Assistant Studies Program (Manchester)
All PA students should read the Technical Standards in the School of Health Sciences-Boston
section of this catalog (page 111).
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Physician Assistant programs are
dedicated to the education of clinically competent medical professionals thoroughly pre-
pared to deliver quality patient care in the context of a dynamic health care delivery system.
Both programs are accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for
the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) and graduates are eligible to sit for the Physician Assistant
National Certifying Examination required by most states for licensure or registration.
MCPHS–MANCHESTER
This program capitalizes on the extensive educational resources of the College and the New
England region to prepare physician assistants with the skills, competencies, and attitudes to
provide compassionate care to patients in a variety of settings. The emphasis is on commu-
nity-oriented primary care and students acquire experience in the evaluation and treatment
of a broad spectrum of medical problems through the program’s clinical clerkships. These
experiential elements of the program provide training in surgery, psychiatry, and women’s
health, as well as pediatrics, emergency medicine, family medicine, and internal medicine.
Students applying to the Physician Assistant Studies Program in Manchester must submit
a formal application, including official transcripts and essay, through CASPA by October
1. CASPA, the centralized national application service of the Association of Physician
Assistant Programs, can be contacted at www.caspaonline.org.
Prerequisites
Candidates for the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program (Manchester) must
have achieved overall a 2.75 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and have earned a C or better and a
3.0 cumulative GPA in the following pre-requisites:
Anatomy and Physiology 8 credits, including lab
General Chemistry 4 credits, including lab
Organic Chemistry 4 credits, including lab
Biochemistry 4 credits, including lab
Microbiology 4 credits, including lab
164 Statistics 3 credits
Introduction to Psychology 3 credits
Recommended only: Immunology 3 credits
Recommended only: Genetics 4 credits
Official documentation of completion of direct patient (clinical) care is required for those
applying to the Master of Physician Assistant Studies program (Manchester). The majority
of students has an average of 1000 hours or more upon admission. Fifty hours shadowing
experience with a Physician Assistant is strongly recommended for those applying to the
Master of Physician Assistant Studies (Manchester).
Professional Responsibilities
Physician Assistants (PAs) are skilled members of the health care team qualified by acade-
mic and clinical experience to provide a broad range of health care services in practice
with a licensed physician. The health care services PAs provide include performing appro-
priate medical interviews and physical examinations; identifying health care problems in
need of evaluation and management; screening results of laboratory diagnostic studies;
implementing treatment plans; counseling patients regarding illness and health-risk
behaviors; monitoring responses to physician-directed programs of therapy, and facilitat-
ing access to appropriate health care resources. These services may be provided to individ-
uals of any age in those various settings considered part of the physician’s practice.
Professional Credentials
Over the past 30 years several milestones within the profession have become markers by
which the appropriately trained physician assistant is identified. These markers include
graduation from an academic program accredited by the Accreditation Review
Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, certification through examination
by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and registration or
licensure by state Boards of Medical Examiners. Continued professional competence is
MCPHS–MANCHESTER
evidenced by the completion of 100 hours of continuing medical education every two
years and successful passage of a recertification examination every six years
Course Requirements
The undergraduate educational requirements for admission to the MPAS Program in
Manchester are listed in the Admission section of this catalog. Following are the course
requirements for the PA program in Manchester.
Curriculum: Physician Assistant Program Sequence
Year I—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
MPA 527 Health Care Issues I 2
MPA 530 Clinical Medicine I 10
MPA 538 Patient Assessment I 3
MPA 544 Clinical Anatomy 3
Total 18
Year I—Summer
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
MPA 528 Health Care Issues II 2
MPA 531 Clinical Medicine I 10
MPA 539 Patient Assessment II 3
MPA 541 Pharmacology I 3 165
Total 18
Year I—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
MPA 529 Health Care Issues III 2
MPA 532 Clinical Medicine III 10
MPA 540 Patient Assessment III 3
MPA 542 Pharmacology II 3
Total 18
Year II—spring
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
MPA Clinical Clerkships listed below 15
Total 15
Year II—Summer
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
MPA Clinical Clerkships listed below 15
Total 15
Year II—fall
COURSE TITLE SEMESTER HOURS
MPA Clinical Clerkships listed below 15
Total 15
Total credits to complete degree requirements 99 s.h.
The breakdown of the Professional Year II clinical rotations includes rotations in:
MCPHS–MANCHESTER
MPA 600 Family Medicine I 5 weeks 5 s.h.
MPA 601 Family Medicine II 5 weeks 5 s.h.
MPA 602 Internal Medicine 5 weeks 5 s.h.
MPA 603 Pediatrics 5 weeks 5 s.h.
MPA 604 Psychiatry 5 weeks 5 s.h.
MPA 605 Surgery 5 weeks 5 s.h.
MPA 606 Women’s Health 5 weeks 5 s.h.
MPA 607 Emergency Medicine 5 weeks 5 s.h.
MPA 609 General Elective Rotation 5 weeks 5 s.h.
Clinical Rotations
Clinical sites are located throughout the United States but concentrated in northern New
England. Students are encouraged to choose rural health facilities for a portion of the clini-
cal experience. In addition, Professional Seminars are held on campus after each clerkship.
Students are responsible for transportation and housing expenses during rotations.
Additional estimated expenses for MPAS students include approximately $1000-$1500 for
books and $50-500 for medical equipment during the two-year program.
Program Policies and Professional Requirements
Students who are enrolled in the program must earn grades of C (2.0) or better in all
courses and maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 to remain in good academic standing in the
program. Students are expected to understand and adhere to the codes and standards of
166 the profession and generic abilities in professional behavior.
Students are required to be in good academic standing to enter the clinical year. Students
who receive less than a C in a didactic course or who have less than a 3.0 GPA will be
required to repeat the course(s) and earn at least a C and an overall 3.0 GPA prior to enter-
ing clinical rotations. Such repetitions will lengthen the program beyond two years.
Specific learning objectives are distributed to students for each clinical rotation. Grades are
based on mid-point and final evaluations by clinical preceptors, end-of-rotation exams,
professional seminar attendance, and student presentations. If a student fails to obtain a
minimum grade of C in a clinical rotation, he or she is placed on academic probation and
the rotation must be repeated. Students who fail to obtain a minimum grade of C in two
clinical rotations will be subject to dismissal from the program.
A student’s readiness to graduate will be determined by an overall GPA of 3.0, successful
completion of required courses, clinical rotations, demonstration of written and oral profi-
ciencies, successful completion of required objective structured clinical examinations
(OSCEs) and completion of the required total semester hours for the program. Students
who complete the program in good academic and financial standing in December are
granted a January 15 graduation date, which is posted to official transcripts on January 15.
MCPHS–Manchester
MCPHS–MANCHESTER
School of Pharmacy
–Worcester/Manchester . . . . . . . . . . . .
Michael J. Malloy, PharmD, Professor and Dean
Assistant Professors Desilets, Goldsmith, Sharma, Willett
Instructor Simard
Degree Programs
Doctor of Pharmacy (accelerated)
Pharmacy Program (Worcester/Manchester)
MCPHS–Manchester offers an accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree in
conjunction with the School of Pharmacy–Worcester/Manchester. The core pharmacy
curriculum is identical to that currently offered at the Worcester campus. Students
attend classes in Manchester, while the instructors and other students are based in 167
Worcester. Sophisticated technology and interactive videoconferencing are utilized to
deliver the core courses and some electives to the Manchester campus. Some electives,
all labs, and some didactic courses are taught on-site by Manchester-based faculty and
qualified adjunct faculty, similar to the Worcester campus. Introductory and advanced
clinical experiences are offered in a variety of approved settings (hospitals, clinics, com-
munity pharmacies, etc.) primarily in New England as well as outside the region,
including other states and Canada, consistent with the assignments of students based in
Worcester. This academically rigorous program is completed in two years and ten
months. Accepted applicants must have successfully completed all prerequisite courses
prior to enrollment in the program.
For the detailed curriculum and other information on the accelerated PharmD pro-
gram, refer to the MCPHS–Worcester School of Pharmacy–Worcester/Manchester sec-
tion of this catalog.
Division of Graduate Studies . . . . . . . .
DIVISION OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Michael Montagne, PhD, Professor and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies
Professors Bellack, Belmonte (Emeritus), Bhargava (Emeritus), Blagg, Cohen, W. Foye
(Emeritus), Froimowitz, Garafalo, Kelly, Kosegarten (Emeritus), Maher, Mehanna, Pidgeon,
Williams (Emeritus); Associate Professors Friel, Kalis, Kelley, LeDuc, McCorry, Pisano,
Tataronis; Assistant Professors Babiarz, Gardner, Gracz, Kerr, Kiel, Pereira, Sarangarajan,
Smith; Adjunct Faculty Acworth, Amedio, Chorghade, Daniel, Evans, Grignolo, Hamrell,
Katti, Locke, Mantus, Pizzi, Quang, Rutkowski, Sall, Sandage, Smith, Zlota
Degree Programs
MS in Drug Discovery and Development
MS in Drug Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy
MS, PhD in Medicinal Chemistry
MS, PhD in Pharmaceutics
MS, PhD in Pharmacology
The Division of Graduate Studies is dedicated to the education of advanced students in
the pharmaceutical sciences and regards research as the hallmark of graduate educa-
168 tion. The graduate programs deepen students’ understanding in specialized fields of
knowledge to prepare them for leadership roles in higher education, industry, govern-
ment, and health care practice.
Graduate education is highly individualized with respect to both coursework and
research requirements. MCPHS requires specific courses relevant to the discipline which
enable the student to develop the requisite conceptual and technical competencies need-
ed to initiate meaningful research. Students must also develop the communication skills
required to disseminate professional and scientific information. Finally, and most
importantly, graduate students are expected to demonstrate an ever increasing ability to
independently identify and resolve significant problems in their areas of specialization.
Participation in Research
Research, the experimental portion of graduate education, is the major focus of the
course of study preparing students for their future careers. The advanced degree is
awarded after completion of the approved program, including a written thesis or disser-
tation on the student’s research. This research must be an original work of a quality that
merits publication following critical peer review. Experienced faculty mentors work
closely with students to guide them in their research and other educational endeavors.
Degree Requirements
Master of Science
The Master of Science degree (MS) is conferred upon graduate students who have mas-
tered the advanced scientific knowledge and basic research methodology in their area of
specialization and fulfilled the following basic requirements:
1. Successful completion of a minimum of 30 semester hours of credit at the gradu-
ate level, including three semester hours of research or case study thesis.
2. Maintenance of a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for all coursework
DIVISION OF GRADUATE STUDIES
taken at the College. Transfer credit is not used in the calculation of the GPA.
3. Presentation of an acceptable thesis or case study embodying the results of original
research which has been openly defended and approved by the student’s graduate
advisory committee.
4. Passing a general oral examination covering the major field and the thesis.
5. Spending at least one continuous academic year in residence at the College
conducting his or her thesis research. All graduate students involved in research
continue to register for Graduate Extension (GRA 895) until their research is
completed and thesis defended.
6. Completion of all requirements for the MS degree within a period of four years.
Additional requirements may be established by the individual graduate programs that are
included in the program descriptions. The student’s individual program of study is planned
jointly with his or her graduate advisory committee, which comprises at least three graduate
faculty members.
Doctor of Philosophy
The granting of the Doctor of Philosophy degree (PhD) is based on evidence of general
proficiency and distinctive attainments in a specialized field, particularly on the
demonstrated ability to conduct independent and original investigation. For the PhD
degree, the student must complete the following basic requirements:
1. A minimum of 50 semester hours at the graduate level, seven or eight semester
hours of doctoral research and a minimum of eight semester hours within the 169
minor concentration. A student who has earned an MS degree from another institu-
tion must complete a minimum of 40 semester hours in addition to the other
requirements of the PhD program.
2. Maintenance of a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 for all coursework
taken at the College. Transfer credit is not used in the calculation of the GPA.
3. Successful completion of qualifying examinations in the major and minor disci-
plines (areas of concentration). The comprehensive qualifying examinations are
determined and conducted by the student’s graduate advisory committee (compris-
ing at least three graduate faculty members, two from the major discipline and one
from a different discipline).
4. Presentation of a dissertation which is a contribution to knowledge in the major
discipline, which has been openly defended and approved by the student’s gradu-
ate advisory committee.
5. Completion of at least one continuous academic year of residence at the College
conducting dissertation research. All graduate students involved in research con-
tinue to register for Graduate Extension (GRA 895) until their research is complet-
ed and dissertation defended.
6. From the date of matriculation into the PhD program, completion of all require-
ments for the PhD degree within six years following the BS degree or four years
following the MS degree.
Additional requirements may include a “Special Problems” course for students who
pursue the PhD directly and bypass the MS. In other cases, a student may be required to
demonstrate a competency in an area related to the major or minor. Individual pro-
grams of study are jointly determined by the student and his or her graduate advisory
committee and specify such requirements.
Programs of Study
DIVISION OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Drug Discovery and Development
The Master of Science in Drug Discovery and Development is designed to teach students
about the scientific principles underlying the discovery and development of pharmaceuti-
cal entities and give students a broad understanding of the drug discovery process.
Candidates for this program have a bachelor’s degree and are interested in positions of
increased responsibility in the pharmaceutical industry in a science discipline. In addition
to the general MS degree requirements described in the MCPHS catalog, this program
may establish additional requirements.
The degree is offered through a 30-credit, 10-course program whose classes meet in the
evening. Students are encouraged to take two courses per semester and thus finish the
program in five semesters.
The program includes coursework in areas that have been identified as important for
career advancement in the pharmaceutical industry. These areas encompass both scientif-
ic knowledge and workplace skills. Scientific courses include target identification and vali-
dation, assay development, high-throughput screening, combinatorial chemistry and lead
optimization. Other courses include statistics, scientific comprehension, presentation
skills and communication. Included in the curriculum is the completion of a non-labora-
tory based thesis or case study comprised of a written proposal and an oral defense.
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Program Objectives and Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a graduate is expected to have:
1. A broad and extensive knowledge and understanding of the complete drug discov-
ery and development process for pharmaceutical entities.
2. The scientific skills necessary to choose, prioritize and compare drug targets, bio-
logical assays and lead compounds.
3. The oral, written and information technology skills required for effective commu-
nication with collaborators, senior scientists and internal management.
4. The communication skills as well as the scientific knowledge needed to successful-
ly participate in a drug discovery and development project team.
REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS
DDD 800 Target Identification and Validation 3
DDD 801 Organizational Management 3
DDD 802 Assay Development and High-Throughput Screening 3
DDD 820 Clinical and Regulatory Issues in Drug Development 3
DDD 821 Chemistry and Drug Design 3
DDD 822 Lead Development I 3
DDD 823 Lead Development II 3
DDD 824 Emerging Technologies 3
DDD 825 Thesis/Scientific Presentation 3
MAT 763 Advanced Statistics 3
Total Minimum Semester Hours 30
DIVISION OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Drug Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy
The Master of Science in Drug Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy offers academic
training in law, regulation, economics, marketing and health policy to candidates hav-
ing attained a prior baccalaureate degree or equivalent professional degree. Candidates
for this program are those interested in pursuing careers in the health care industry,
such as the pharmaceutical industry, federal or state regulatory agencies, managed care
or other health related fields where a knowledge of the legal and regulatory environ-
ment is prerequisite. In addition to the general master of science degree requirements
described in the MCPHS Catalog, this program may establish additional requirements.
Though the primary emphasis of this program is placed on drug regulatory affairs,
other components such as economics, business, policy development, policy analysis and
law are also explored. The philosophy of the program is to educate a broad range of
professionals who are developing or are interested in developing expertise in regulatory
or health policy areas. The curriculum is designed as a broad-based learning experience
which serves to maximize a multi-disciplinary approach to regulatory and policy edu-
cation. The presentation of an acceptable case-study thesis embodying the results of
original research that is openly defended and approved by the student’s Graduate
Advisory Committee, becomes the capstone of this program.
Program Objectives and Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a graduate with a Master of Science in
Drug Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy is able to: 171
1. evaluate and deconstruct regulatory and policy issues concerning pharmaceuticals,
medical devices or health care in an industry or governmental work place;
2. provide regulatory guidance and technical support (i.e., FDA compliance) to
members of the health care industry and/or regulatory agencies;
3. assist pharmaceutical companies in their efforts to gain FDA marketing approval
of drugs and medical devices by drawing on a comprehensive knowledge base of
regulation and policy;
4. assist regulatory agencies in evaluating new or existing drugs and medical devices
for marketing approval;
5. develop, coordinate and implement drug, device or health care regulatory schema
or policy initiatives;
6. demonstrate and incorporate a broad sensitivity to health care-related issues and
their regulatory or policy implications.
The program utilizes a broad-based, multi-disciplinary approach to the learning experience
and consists of nine courses and a written graduate case study thesis, representing a total of
30 semester hours. All students take two, three-semester hour courses in each of the two fall
and spring semesters and one, three-semester hour course in the summer. The “lockstep”
design of this program requires the student to take courses in a set sequence, within a given
time, as a member of a specific class. This structure enables each class to successfully com-
plete the course of study, part-time and in the evening, within a specific two-year period
while fostering student bonding, networking and interclass support and camaraderie.
The case-study thesis may be commenced during or after the second spring semester to
allow for the completion of the majority of the coursework. The case study topic is of the
student’s choosing and requires a one-page abstract for approval by the graduate advisory
committee. The case study shall be at least 40 pages in length and consist of a complete
DIVISION OF GRADUATE STUDIES
description, analysis, and literature review of an issue pertinent to the student’s profes-
sional interest and germane to the concentration of study. The case study thesis is graded
pass/fail. Once a student has registered for case-study thesis (DRA 810), the student has
until three weeks into the next semester to successfully complete the defense and final
submission of the thesis. If defense and final submission of the thesis are not completed
by the end of the third week of the next semester, the student is required to register for
Graduate Extension (GRA 895) and pay the fee each semester until defense and final sub-
mission of the thesis have occurred in order to remain enrolled in the program. No grad-
uate extension fees are charged for the summer.
Master of Science in Drug Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy Program
REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS
DRA 800 Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy 3
DRA 802 Law and Health Policy of Drugs and Devices 3
DRA 804 Product Development and Regulatory Policy I 3
DRA 805 Product Development and Regulatory Policy II 3
DRA 806 Health Economics 3
DRA 807 Statistics in Clinical Research 3
DRA 808 Protecting Human Research Subjects 3
DRA 809 Health Epidemiology 3
DRA 810 Case Study Thesis 3
DRA 811 Health Policy Development and Analysis 3
172 Total Minimum Semester Hours 30
Medicinal Chemistry
Advanced degrees in chemistry provide a student with a more thorough knowledge of
the behavior of chemical substances at the molecular level. The composition of mole-
cules and their interactions in both a chemical and a physical sense are studied, with the
aim of predicting the behavior and properties of new substances. The fundamental
understanding of the properties of chemical substances finds application in most fron-
tier areas of biologically-related scientific research being conducted in industrial, gov-
ernmental and academic laboratories. Programs in chemistry lead to the MS and PhD
degrees. By choosing appropriate courses, a student may specialize in analytical, or
medicinal chemistry at either degree level.
Admission to the chemistry graduate programs requires an undergraduate degree in
pharmacy, chemistry or biology that includes two semesters each of general, organic
and analytical chemistry (one semester of which must include instrumental analysis),
physical chemistry, calculus and physics. Students without these prerequisites may be
required to complete American Chemical Society proficiency examinations in general,
organic and/or analytical chemistry during the first semester.
Analytical Medicinal Chemistry
This program examines the interdisciplinary aspects of analytical chemistry in the
pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences. Consideration is given to the development of
analytical methods for application in drug stability studies, pharmacokinetics, analyti-
cal biochemistry, and quality assurance in the pharmaceutical industry. Specialization
in analytical medicinal chemistry requires a broad knowledge of chemistry, pharmacy,
instrumentation, and statistical methods. Research projects include stability kinetics of
pharmaceuticals and the analysis of pharmaceuticals in biological fluids.
DIVISION OF GRADUATE STUDIES
A Typical Master of Science in Analytical Medicinal Chemistry Program
REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS
CHE 714 Spectroscopic Analysis 3
MAT 763 Advanced Statistics 3
PSB 802 Chemistry of Peptides and Proteins 2
PSB 803 Laboratory Techniques for Protein Handling 1
PSB 818 Laboratory Rotations 1
PSB 819 Graduate Seminar 2
PSB 860 Chromatography 2
PSB 861 Chromatography Laboratory 1
PSB 880 Research* 3
Electives 12
Total Minimum Semester Hours 30
*Time and credit approved by major professor.
A Typical Doctoral Program in Analytical Medicinal Chemistry
REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS
CHE 714 Spectroscopic Analysis 3
CHE 755 Stereochemistry 3
MAT 763 Advanced Statistics 3
PSB 802 Chemistry of Peptides and Proteins 2
PSB 803 Laboratory Techniques for Protein Handling 1 173
PSB 810 Heterocyclic Chemistry 2
PSB 818 Laboratory Rotations 1
PSB 819 Graduate Seminar 4
PSB 831 Advanced Organic Chemistry 4
PSB 860 Chromatography 2
PSB 861 Chromatography Laboratory 1
PSB 880 Research* 7
Minor 8
Electives 9
Total Minimum Semester Hours 50
*Time and credit approved by major professor.
ELECTIVE COURSES FOR MS AND PHD PROGRAMS: SEMESTER HOURS
CHE 717 Instrumental Analysis 4
CHE 719 Synthetic Preparations 3
CHE 744 Natural Products 3
PSB 752 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry 3
PSB 815 Drug Metabolism 3
PSB 820 Advanced Medicinal Chemistry 2
PSB 822 Enzyme Kinetics 2
PSB 872 Special Problems (PhD program only) 1-2
Minor: Pharmaceutics, industrial pharmacy, or pharmacology. A minimum of 8 semester
hours must be taken.
DIVISION OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Medicinal Chemistry
Medicinal chemistry is concerned with the study of those structural, stereochemical, and
physical parameters which affect the biological interaction of synthetic and naturally occur-
ring drugs at the molecular level. Research is directed towards a fuller understanding of the
pharmacological actions of such substances leading to improved drug design. Specialization
in these programs requires a broad knowledge of organic and heterocyclic chemistry, phar-
macy, spectroscopic instrumentation, and pharmacology. Ongoing research programs
include the synthesis and evaluation of antiviral and anticancer drugs; the synthesis of new
laser dyes; and the isolation and characterization of natural products from plants.
A Typical Master of Science in Medicinal Chemistry Program
REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS
CHE 714 Spectroscopic Analysis 3
CHE 719 Synthetic Preparations 3
CHE 755 Stereochemistry 3
PSB 810 Heterocyclic Chemistry 2
PSB 818 Laboratory Rotations 1
PSB 819 Graduate Seminar 2
PSB 831 Advanced Organic Chemistry 4
PSB 880 Research* 3
Electives 9
Total Minimum Semester Hours 30
174 *Time and credit approved by major professor.
A Typical Doctoral Program in Medicinal Chemistry
REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS
CHE 714 Spectroscopic Analysis 3
CHE 719 Synthetic Preparations 3
CHE 755 Stereochemistry 3
PSB 802 Chemistry of Peptides and Proteins 2
PSB 803 Laboratory Techniques for Protein Handling 1
PSB 810 Heterocyclic Chemistry 2
PSB 815 Drug Metabolism 3
PSB 818 Laboratory Rotations 1
PSB 819 Graduate Seminar 4
PSB 820 Advanced Medicinal Chemistry 2
PSB 831 Advanced Organic Chemistry 4
PSB 880 Research* 7
Minor 8
Electives 9
Total Minimum Semester Hours 50
*Time and credit approved by major professor.
ELECTIVE COURSES FOR MS AND PHD PROGRAMS CREDITS
CHE 717 Instrumental Analysis 4
CHE 744 Natural Products 3
MAT 763 Advanced Statistics 3
PSB 815 Drug Metabolism 3
PSB 860 & 861 Chromatography with Laboratory 2+1
PSB 872 Special Problems (PhD program only) 1-2
DIVISION OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Minor: Pharmaceutics, industrial pharmacy, or pharmacology. A minimum of 8 semester
credit hours must be taken.
Drug Metabolism Minor
A minor in drug metabolism integrates the knowledge of drug metabolism, analysis of
pharmaceuticals in biological fluids and incubation mixtures, enzyme kinetics, and ani-
mal care and use. The suggested courses to complete a drug metabolism minor could
include a combination of the following courses that totals 12 semester credit hours:
SUGGESTED COURSES FOR A MINOR IN DRUG METABOLISM: SEMESTER HOURS
PSB 815 Drug Metabolism 3
PSB 822 Enzyme Kinetics 2
PSB 835 Advanced Pharmacokinetics 3
PSB 840 Advanced Biopharmaceutics 3
PSB 855 Care and Use of Laboratory Animals 1
PSB 860 & 861 Chromatography with Laboratory 2+1
Pharmaceutics
Programs leading to the degrees of MS and PhD in pharmaceutics are offered. These pro-
grams are intended to prepare students for positions of responsibility in education, gov-
ernment, and the pharmaceutical industries. The programs are designed to provide an
appropriate balance between the theoretical and practical aspects of the area of specializa-
tion, which allows the student to be immediately productive, yet prepared for future 175
growth and development.
Admission to the pharmaceutics graduate programs requires an undergraduate degree in
pharmacy, chemistry or biology that includes two semesters each of general, organic and
analytical chemistry (one semester of which must include instrumental analysis), physical
chemistry, calculus and physics. Holders of undergraduate degrees in non-pharmacy
areas are required to complete the following pharmacy courses for no credit: physical
pharmacy, dosage forms, biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics.
The student is exposed to a broad range of theory and concepts, intended to promote a
firm understanding of the materials and technologies associated with pharmaceutical
product development, manufacture and evaluation. The program encompasses the study
of pharmaceutical dosage forms, the release of drug from the dosage form, drug dissolu-
tion, drug absorption, bioavailability, and pharmacokinetics. Pharmacokinetics involves
the study of the rates of drug absorption, distribution and elimination, and the quantita-
tive relationship of these rates to drug therapy and/or toxicity.
Research projects have typically involved development of new drug products, novel
dosage forms, the release of a drug from new dosage forms, preformulation investiga-
tion of new drug entities, and pharmacokinetics.
A Typical Master of Science in Pharmaceutics Program
REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS
MAT 763 Advanced Statistics 3
PSB 720 Good Manufacturing Practices Compliance 3
PSB 808 Advanced Physical Pharmacy I 3
PSB 809 Advanced Physical Pharmacy II 3
PSB 818 Laboratory Rotations 1
DIVISION OF GRADUATE STUDIES
PSB 819 Graduate Seminar 2
PSB 835 Advanced Pharmacokinetics 3
PSB 875 Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms Design 4
PSB 880 Research* 3
Electives 6
Total Minimum Semester Hours 31
*Time and credit approved by major professor.
A Typical Doctoral Program in Pharmaceutics
REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS
MAT 763 Advanced Statistics 3
PSB 720 Good Manufacturing Practices Compliance 3
PSB 808 Advanced Physical Pharmacy I 3
PSB 809 Advanced Physical Pharmacy II 3
PSB 818 Laboratory Rotations 1
PSB 819 Graduate Seminar 4
PSB 835 Advanced Pharmacokinetics 3
PSB 875 Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms Design 4
PSB 880 Research* 7
Minor 8
Electives 11
176 Total Minimum Semester Hours 50
*Time and credit approved by major professor.
Note: A minimum of one semester of physical chemistry (thermodynamics and kinetics) is
required prior to acceptance. Chemistry 131 Thermodynamics and Kinetics, or its equiva-
lent, may be taken concurrently at Simmons College without graduate credit.
ELECTIVE COURSES FOR MS AND PHD PROGRAMS SEMESTER HOURS
DDD 800 Target Identification and Validation 3
DDD 802 Assay Development and High-Throughput Screening 3
DDD 824 Emerging Technologies 3
PSB 807 Unit Operations 3
PSB 815 Drug Metabolism 3
PSB 822 Enzyme Kinetics 2
PSB 824 Colloidal and Interfacial Phenomena 3
PSB 825 Novel Drug Delivery Systems I 3
PSB 826 Novel Drug Delivery Systems II 3
PSB 840 Advanced Biopharmaceutics 3
PSB 850 Pharmacogenomics 3
PSB 860 Chromatography 2
PSB 861 Chromatography Laboratory 1
Electives in other appropriate subject areas may be taken with the approval of the major advi-
sor. Suggested minors: Analytical chemistry, business administration, or drug regulatory affairs.
DIVISION OF GRADUATE STUDIES
Pharmacology
Pharmacology is the medical science which involves all facets of the action of drugs and
environmental chemicals on biological systems and their constituent parts. This
includes everything from the intermolecular reactions of chemical compounds within a
cell to the evaluation of the effectiveness of a drug in the prevention, treatment or diag-
nosis of human disease. Pharmacology offers unique opportunities to contribute to the
knowledge, well-being, and survival of mankind.
Admission to the pharmacology graduate program requires an undergraduate degree in
pharmacy, chemistry or biology. While formal training in pharmacology and human
physiology at the undergraduate level is helpful, it is not required for admission.
Students who are deficient in these areas are required to audit the undergraduate course
sequences in pharmacology/medicinal chemistry and/or physiology.
Programs leading to the degrees of MS and PhD are offered for graduate study in phar-
macology. Each is comprised of two major components; coursework in specific disci-
plines such as pharmacology, physiology, biochemistry, medicinal chemistry and related
disciplines; and training in research and the scientific method.
The programs prepare students for positions of leadership and responsibility in acade-
mic, industrial and government settings. Theoretical and experiential situations, in
which pharmacological information can be applied, are provided to help the students
develop an innovative and creative approach to problem-solving. 177
A Typical Master of Science in Pharmacology Program
REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS
MAT 763 Advanced Statistics 3
PSB 811 Advanced Physiology I 2
PSB 812 Advanced Physiology II 2
PSB 818 Laboratory Rotations 1
PSB 819 Graduate Seminar 2
PSB 841 Advanced Pharmacology I 4
PSB 842 Advanced Pharmacology II 4
PSB 855 Care and Use of Laboratory Animals 1
PSB 865 Drug Screening 2
PSB 880 Research* 3
Electives 6
Total Minimum Semester Hours 30
*Time and credit approved by major professor.
A Typical Doctoral Program in Pharmacology
REQUIRED COURSES SEMESTER HOURS
MAT 763 Advanced Statistics 3
PSB 811 Advanced Physiology I 2
PSB 812 Advanced Physiology II 2
PSB 818 Laboratory Rotations 1
PSB 819 Graduate Seminar 4
PSB 836 Pharmacodynamics 4
PSB 841 Advanced Pharmacology II 4
PSB 842 Advanced Pharmacology II 4
DIVISION OF GRADUATE STUDIES
PSB 846 Advanced Toxicology 2
PSB 855 Care and Use of Laboratory Animals 1
PSB 860 & 861 Chromatography with Laboratory 2+1
PSB 865 Drug Screening 2
PSB 880 Research* 7
Minor 8
Electives 3
Total Minimum Semester Hours 50
*Time and credit approved by major professor.
Elective courses listed for the MS program are also applicable to the doctoral program.
Students may select courses from other areas with the approval of their major advisor.
Minor: Biochemistry, medicinal chemistry or pharmaceutics.
ELECTIVE COURSES FOR MS AND PHD PROGRAMS SEMESTER HOURS
BIO 734 Immunology 3
CHE 717 Instrumental Analysis 4
PSB 740 Cardiovascular Physiology 3
PSB 802 & 803 Chemistry of Peptides and Proteins with Laboratory 2+1
PSB 815 Drug Metabolism 3
PSB 831 Advanced Organic Chemistry 4
178 PSB 835 Advanced Pharmacokinetics 3
PSB 837 Vascular Physiology and Pharmacology 2
PSB 850 Pharmacogenomics 3
PSB 856 Selected Topics in the Neurosciences 1
PSB 872 Special Problems (PhD program only) 1+2
Additional electives may be selected from other appropriate graduate courses with the
approval of the major advisor and the course instructor.
Course Descriptions
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Note: Some course changes are approved following catalog printing. Please consult
www.mcphs.edu for updated information.
Behavioral Sciences (BEH) ior. Phenomena such as attitude forma-
tion and change, group processes, and
BEH 250 social perception are analyzed with a
view toward their application in various
Health Psychology real-world settings.
This course provides an overview of the Prerequisite: LIB 120; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3
perspective, theories and topics of health s.h.; varies.
psychology focusing on psychosocial fac-
tors in the understanding of the relation- BEH 352
ship of health to behavior. Human Development Through
Prerequisite: LIB 120; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 the Life Cycle
s.h.; fall, spring. A course designed to expose students to
human development across the life span.
BEH 254 The course is intended to provide both a
Death and Dying theoretical and a practical understanding
This course explores the socio-cultural of individual growth and change, distin- 179
evolution of death and dying, focusing guishing characteristics of different stages
particularly on cultural adaptations in the of development, and issues and processes
United States. Topics include: factors that recur throughout the entire life span.
influencing and attitudes toward death Prerequisite: LIB 120; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3
and dying, socialization toward death, fac- s.h.; fall, spring.
ing life-threatening illness, the role of
healthcare systems, last rites and sur- BEH 355
vivors, and the law and death. (Formerly Organizational Psychology
BEH 252, Sociology of Death and Dying.) A study of the ways in which basic psycho-
Prerequisite: LIB 120; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 logical principles and research are applied
s.h.; varies. to organizational behavior. Topics include
personnel selection, motivation, leader-
BEH 350 ship, group dynamics and work stress.
Abnormal Psychology Prerequisite: LIB 120; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3
Presents a survey of the assessment, classi- s.h.; fall, spring.
fication, and treatment of a variety of psy-
chiatric diagnoses described in the DSM BEH 356
IV. Attention is paid to the continuum Gender Roles
between normal and abnormal behavior A course designed to introduce students
and to the importance of cultural factors in to the social psychology of sex and gen-
diagnosing and treating these conditions. der, placing contemporary U.S. norms in
Prerequisite: LIB 120; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 their biological, historical and cross-cul-
s.h.; fall, spring. tural contexts. Emphasis is placed on
female gender roles, but male roles,
BEH 351 work, and family are also discussed.
Social Psychology Prerequisite: LIB 120; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3
This course investigates the effect of s.h.; varies.
social environment on individual behav-
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
BEH 405 induced stress and illness. Particular
Mind/Body Medicine emphasis is placed on health-related
This course provides an introduction to effects of changes in the physical envi-
the science and application of mind body ronment, sociological status, and socio-
techniques in health care. Students learn cultural conditions.
to critically evaluate the efficacy of many Prerequisite: LIB 120; class, 3 hrs.; credit,
complementary and alternative medicine 3 s.h.; varies.
practices and products. Topics covered
include relaxation response training, BEH 457
yoga, nutrition for wellness, exercise, and Drugs and Behavior
cognitive/behavioral approaches to atti- This course discusses the socio-cultural
tude change. context within which drug use and abuse
Prerequisite: Lib 120; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 occur. Students become familiar with
s.h.; fall, spring personal patterns of use, as well as soci-
etal patterns of intervention, treatment
BEH 450 and punishment. (Formerly BEH 455,
Human Behavior: Selected Issues Drugs and Society.)
This course is designed to explore in Prerequisite: LIB 120; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3
depth issues of special interest to the fac- s.h.; varies.
ulty which are not otherwise offered as
regular courses. The theme of each Biology (BIO)
course is announced in advance.
180 Prerequisite: LIB 120; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 BIO 110
s.h.; varies Anatomy and Physiology I
A study of homeostasis, the cell, trans-
BEH 451 portation, electrolyte/fluid balance,
Research Methods in Health acid/base and embryology to provide the
and Behavior underlying bases of all the bodily systems.
This course is designed to give the student The nervous, autonomic, central and
an appreciation of the scientific method in peripheral, skeletal and muscular systems
general, and knowledge of the techniques are explored from the sub-molecular to
used by psychologists and sociologists in organismal levels. Surface anatomy for
particular. Students become involved in the identification of underlying struc-
small-scale empirical research projects. tures capitalizes on the preceding topics.
Prerequisite: LIB 120; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 Class, 2 hrs.; lab, 3 hrs., credit, 3 s.h.; fall.
s.h.; spring.
BIO 151
BEH 453 Biology I: Cell and Molecular Biology
Behavior Modification Emphasizes experimental approaches to
The student is introduced to the princi- understanding basic and applied aspects of
ples and techniques of behavior modifi- cellular and molecular biology. Topics
cation as they are currently applied in include cell structure and function, metab-
the classroom, the hospital ward and the olism, the cellular and molecular basis of
psychotherapy situation. development and heredity, and health care
Prerequisite: LIB 120; class, 3 hrs.; credit, applications of molecular biotechnology.
3 s.h.; fall, spring. Corequisite: CHE 131; class, 3 hrs.; credit,
3 s.h.; fall.
BEH 454
Stress and Illness BIO 152
This course is designed to investigate the Biology II: Biology of Organisms
relationship between environmentally Introduces fundamental principles that
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
unify the vast diversity of organisms, placed on teaching the methods and
including evolutionary theory, ecology, techniques in solving research problems.
human anatomy and histology, the evo- Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and
lution of organ systems, and the normal dean; lab, 3-9 hrs.; credit, 1-3 s.h.
functioning of the human organism.
Prerequisite: BIO 151; class, 3 hrs.; lab, 3 BIO 531
hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; spring. Public Health
This course presents a survey of the dis-
BIO 210 eases currently affecting the health and
Anatomy and Physiology II longevity of the population. The roles of
A continuation of BIO 110. The follow- the physician assistant and pharmacist as
ing systems are explored: endocrine, integral members of the public health
immune, cardiovascular, lymphatic, res- team are emphasized.
piratory, digestive, urinary and reproduc- Prerequisite: BIO 152; class, 3 hrs.; credit,
tive. The concept of homeostasis and the 3 s.h.; spring.
underlying principles common to all sys-
tems are applied from the submolecular BIO 532
to the organismal level for each system. Directed Study
Prerequisite: BIO 110; class, 2 hrs.; lab, 3 Supervised study in biology and microbi-
hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. ology involving a survey of existing
knowledge, self-instructed and/or faculty
BIO 255 assisted inquiry into previously published
Medical Microbiology data or methodologies, or other faculty 181
An introduction to microbial principles approved study of a non-research nature.
designed to give a functional understand- Prerequisites: consent of instructor and
ing of microorganisms, their role in dis- dean; credit, 1-3 s.h.
ease and the environment, and our
defenses against infections. The laboratory BIO 734
covers the principles of microscopy, asep- Immunology
tic techniques, and microbial cultivation This course provides an introduction to
and control. cellular and clinical aspects of immunol-
Prerequisite: BIO 152 or BIO 210; class, ogy. Topics include clonal selection theo-
3hrs; lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall, spring. ry, immunoglobulin function, B-cell and
T-cell development and functioning,
BIO 332 cytokines, histocompatibility complex
Genetics restriction mechanisms, tolerance, and
This course studies the gene at molecular, autoimmunity, hypersensitivity and
cellular and organismal levels of expres- immunodeficiency states and transplan-
sion. Topics include classical genetics, tation immunology.
recombination, a variety of mapping Prerequisites: BIO 152 or BIO 210, CHE
methods, control of gene expression, 132 or CHE 210, or permission of instruc-
human genetics, recombinant DNA tech- tor; class 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall.
nology and neoplastic transformation.
Prerequisite: PSB 331 or consent of instruc- Chemistry (CHE, CHM)
tor; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring.
CHE 110
BIO 530 Basic Chemistry I
Undergraduate Research Project This course introduces the basic principles
Research participation at the undergrad- of chemistry, including gas laws, acid-base
uate level is offered to superior students chemistry, stoichiometry, energy, structure
in biology and microbiology. Emphasis is and bonding, nuclear chemistry and solu-
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
tions. Laboratory exercises are designed to CHE 232
complement the didactic material. Organic Chemistry II
Class, 3 hrs.; lab, 3 hrs.; credits 4 s.h.; fall. The chemical reactions of alkenes, alde-
hydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their
CHE 131 derivatives and amines are surveyed and
Chemical Principles I a mechanistic understanding of reactions
Emphasizes construction of scientific is further developed. The structure and
concepts based on observation, and properties of multifunctional com-
development of reasoning skills based on pounds including amino acids, carbohy-
active learning. Topics include mass, drates and steroids are presented.
force, energy, interpreting phenomena in Prerequisite: CHE 231; class, 3 hrs.; credit,
terms of atomic theory, gases, stoichiom- 3 s.h.; spring.
etry, periodic properties of the elements,
and solutions. CHE 234
Class, 3 hrs.; lab, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall. Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
More chemical reactions of organic com-
CHE 132 pounds are carried out. A multistep
Chemical Principles II sequence of reactions results in the prepa-
Emphasizes construction of scientific ration of a known pharmaceutical agent.
concepts based on observation, and devel- Infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance
opment of reasoning skills based on active spectra are discussed and applied to the
learning. Topics include atomic structure, identification of reaction products.
182 bonding, molecular geometry, reaction Corequisite: CHE 232; prelab, 1 hr.; lab, 3
energetics and rates, equilibrium, redox hrs.; credit, 1 s.h.; spring.
and acid-base chemistry.
Prerequisite: CHE 131 or its equivalent; CHE 314
class, 3 hrs.; lab, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; spring. Analytical Chemistry
This course introduces students to the
CHE 210 theory and practice of quantitative
Basic Chemistry II analysis. Laboratory experiments are
This course is a continuation of CHE 110 designed to be a practical realization of
and covers the basic principles of organic topics discussed in class.
chemistry and biochemistry and their Prerequisite: CHE 132 or equivalent; class,
application to the life sciences. Laboratory 3 hrs.; lab, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; spring.
exercises are designed to complement the
didactic material. CHE 340
Prerequisite: CHE 110; class, 3 hrs.; lab, 3 Inorganic Chemistry
hrs.; credits, 4 s.h.; spring. Occurrence, physical and chemical prop-
erties of elements and their compounds
CHE 231 are examined with emphasis on periodic
Organic Chemistry I relationships. Topics include solubility,
The structure, nomenclature, stereo- acid-base, redox reactions, coordination
chemistry, properties and reactions of compounds and elemental properties.
carbon-containing compounds are intro- Laboratory exercises illustrate lecture
duced. The mechanisms of reactions are concepts and provide background
emphasized. Laboratory experiments for discussion.
develop manipulative skills in the classi- Prerequisite: CHE 132 or permission of
cal methods of purification and separa- instructor; class, 3 hrs.; lab, 4 hrs.; credit, 4
tion of organic compounds. s.h.; spring.
Prerequisite: CHE 132; class, 3 hrs.;
prelab,1 hr., lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CHE 530 handling organometallic reagents are
Undergraduate Research Project taught, as well the techniques of scaling
Through this course students become up preparations.
involved in the ongoing faculty research Prerequisite: CHE 714; class 1 hr.; individ-
in chemistry. Students learn advanced ual conferences and lab, 6 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.
laboratory techniques in natural prod-
ucts isolation, chemical synthesis and CHE 744
spectroscopic analysis. Natural Products
Prerequisite: Consent of faculty sponsor Known natural products are classified on
and dean; lab, 3-9 hrs.; credit 1-3 s.h. the basis of their biosynthetic origins. A
mechanistic interpretation of their
CHE 532 enzyme mediated syntheses are sought
Directed Study inter alia through the examination of lit-
Supervised study in chemistry involving erature reports on the incorporation of
a survey of existing knowledge, self- isotopically labeled starting materials.
instructed and/or faculty assisted inquiry Prerequisite: CHE 714; class, 3 hrs.; credit,
into previously published data or 3 s.h.
methodologies, or other faculty
approved study of a non-research nature. CHE 755
Prerequisite: consent of instructor and dean; Stereochemistry
credit, 1-3 s.h. The concept of stereoisomerism in organic
chemistry is systematically studied in sim-
CHE 714 ple and complex molecules. The effects of 183
Spectroscopic Analysis molecular configuration and conforma-
The acquisition and interpretation of tion on organic reactions are emphasized.
infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance Prerequisite: CHE 232; class, 3 hrs.; credit,
(NMR) and ultraviolet spectra are taught. 3 s.h.; spring.
Students interpret sets of spectral data,
including carbon-13 NMR and mass CHM 331*
spectra, from unknown compounds to Thermodynamics and Kinetics
identify the structures of the compounds. Detailed treatment of states of matter and
Prerequisite: CHE 232; class, 2 hrs.; lab, 3 the laws of thermodynamics (with appli-
hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. cations to chemical and phase equilibria,
and electrochemistry) and reaction kinet-
CHE 717 ics and mechanisms. Laboratory studies
Instrumental Analysis once a week emphasize the application of
Covers the fundamentals of instrumental concepts developed in the lectures.
methods of analysis, emphasizing spec- Prerequisites: MAT 152, PHY 273, CHE
troscopic, chromatographic and surface 314; class, 3 hrs.; lab, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.
techniques. Laboratory projects make *Offered at Simmons College
use of techniques discussed in lecture.
Prerequisites: CHE 232, PHY 270, MAT CHM 332*
152 or equivalent; class, 3 hrs.; lab, 4 hrs.; Quantum Mechanics and
credits, 4 s.h.; fall. Molecular Structure
The wave mechanical treatment of atoms,
CHE 719 atomic and molecular spectroscopy, theo-
Synthetic Preparations ries of chemical bonding, molecular
The preparation of pure organic com- structure and statistical mechanics.
pounds is taught. Preparations may Laboratory work comprises spectroscopic
include a multi-step synthesis or a series and computer modeling studies.
of one-step transformations. Methods of Prerequisites: MAT 152, PHY 273, CHE
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
314; class, 3 hrs.; lab, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h. DHY 223
*Offered at Simmons College Clinical Dental Hygiene I
The first in a series of clinical experi-
Dental Hygiene (DHY) ences. Students apply fundamental
knowledge of the material covered in the
Note: Some course changes are approved fall semester courses to patient care at
following catalog printing. Please consult the novice skill level. Dental hygiene
www.mcphs.edu for updated information. process of care services are conducted on
student partners at the beginning of the
DHY 200 semester. Students then render dental
Anatomical Sciences of the Head hygiene services to patients with light to
and Neck moderate deposits and periodontal class
A study of histology and embryological of AP1-AP3. A weekly seminar provides
development of the oral tissues, tooth instruction in the management of med-
morphology, tooth development and the ical emergencies in the dental office.
relationship of form to function and a Prerequisites: DHY 200, 208, 230, 231;
study of head and neck anatomy. Material clinic, 8 hrs.; seminar, 1 hr.; credit, 3 s.h.;
covered provides the basic anatomical spring.
knowledge required for the clinical com-
ponent of the dental hygiene program. DHY 230
Prerequisites: BIO 110, 210 or equivalent; Dental Radiology
class, 4 hrs.; credit 4 s.h.; fall. Provides a basic understanding of the fun-
184 damentals of dental radiography includ-
DHY 208 ing; processing, exposure techniques,
Dental Hygiene Process of Care I and image receptors, and the production of x-
Pre-Clinic Lab rays. Emphasis is placed on radiation biol-
Introduction to the dental hygiene process ogy and hygiene. The interpretation of
of care emphasizing assessment, diagnosis, radiographs for diagnostic acceptability,
care planning, implementation and evalua- health and disease are studied. Concurrent
tion. Basic concepts necessary for the lab sessions include interpreting radi-
delivery of primary preventive clinical ographs and utilize manikins to develop
practice are covered and applied in super- exposure and processing skills.
vised pre-clinic lab. Instrumentation skills Class, 2 hrs., Lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall.
are learned and developed using typodonts
and student partners. Students receive DHY 231
instruction in a small group setting. Dental Materials
Class, 3 hrs; lab, 8 hrs; credit, 6 s.h.; fall. A study of the basic composition and
properties of dental materials utilized in
DHY 211 dental hygiene practice. Emphasizes the
Dental Hygiene Process of Care II selection, manipulation, and clinical
A continuation of the dental hygiene management of dental materials. The
process of care that builds upon material relationship between the oral environ-
in DHY 210 and focuses on patients in ment and dental materials is also exam-
each life stage (infancy to senescence), the ined. Laboratory/clinic sessions provide
medically compromised and special students with the opportunity to practice
needs populations. Emphasis is placed on various techniques such as pit and fissure
examining the barriers to accessing health sealants, polishing of amalgam and com-
care services. Group learning activities, posite restorations, impression taking
sensitivity exercises and personal health and study models.
contracts enhance the learning process. Class, 2 hrs.; lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall.
Prerequisites: DHY 208; class, 3 hrs.; cred-
it, 3 s.h.; spring.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
DHY 232 prosthodontics, temperomandibular dis-
Nutrition orders, dental implants, and advanced
Introduction to the science of human imaging systems. The second portion of
nutrition based upon the principles of this course examines state practice acts
biochemistry. Students review the nature and ethical considerations for the gradu-
and function of the micronutrients and ating student.
macronutrients essential for health, with Prerequisite: DHY 208, 211, 223, 310, 323;
specific emphasis on the role of diet and class 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; spring.
nutrition in the prevention of diseases
and the promotion of optimum health DHY 323
and oral wellness. The relationship of diet, Clinical Dental Hygiene II
form and frequency to the caries process The second in a series of clinical experi-
is emphasized and clinically applied. ences in which the beginner student
class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; spring. applies increasingly advanced knowledge
to treating more difficult patients with
DHY 233 moderate to heavy deposits and AAP clas-
Periodontology sifications of AP2 to AP4. The student’s
A study of the etiology, histopathology, clinical experience is enriched by assign-
and clinical manifestations of periodon- ment to outside externship sites where
tal conditions. Discussion of the current he/she learns to function more indepen-
literature on topics such as concepts in dently in a variety of clinical settings.
risk assessment, diagnostic aids and Prerequisites: DHY 208, 211, 223; clinic 16
treatment modalities are included. hrs.; seminar, 1 hr.; credit 4 s.h.; fall. 185
Emphasis is placed on the diagnosis and
clinical management of periodontal dis- DHY 324
ease, and the relationship of systemic Clinical Dental Hygiene III
conditions to the disease process. The last in the series of clinical experiences
Prerequisites: DHY 200, 208, 230; class, 3 where students apply integrated multi-dis-
hrs.; credit 3 s.h.; spring. ciplinary learning and a higher order of
thinking to clinical practice. Students are
DHY 310 able to efficiently perform multiple proce-
Dental Hygiene Process of Care III dures in complex and increasingly varied
Explores the role of hygienists as preven- situations on patients exhibiting heavy
tion specialists and provides an overview deposits and all classification of periodon-
of the principles in the field of health pro- tal disease. Students utilize self-assessment
motion and disease prevention. Students to evaluate their clinical skills in prepara-
learn to integrate into assessment process, tion for graduation and life long learning.
non-pathological and affective indices, Prerequisites: DHY 208, 211, 223, 310, 323;
and plan for care that is evidence-based clinic 16 hrs.; seminar, 1 hr.; credit, 4 s.h.;
and client-centered. Methods of evalua- spring.
tion are examined within the context of
quality assessment and assurance. DHY 330
Prerequisites: DHY 208, 211, 223; class 2 Pathology
hrs.; credit 2 s.h.; spring. A study of basic pathology with emphasis
on oral pathology and systemic disease.
DHY 311 Diseases of the oral tissues and oral envi-
Dental Hygiene Process of Care IV ronment are presented with clinical fea-
Studies dental procedures and the role of tures, histopathology, and treatment
the dental hygienist in the dental special- modalities.
ties. Areas examined include orthodon- Prerequisites: DHY 208, 211, 223, 233;
tics, endodontics, pedodontics, oral and class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall.
maxillofacial surgery, periodontal surgery,
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
DHY 340 learn to design lesson plans and conduct
Pharmacology oral health education sessions in schools
An introductory pharmacology course and community-based settings. While
designed to familiarize students with learning the principles of program plan-
commonly used drugs, their mechanisms ning, students conduct needs assessment
of action, indications and major adverse and design appropriate health programs
effects. The course follows a disease based for a community of their choice.
format and includes pharmacotherapy of Prerequisites: DHY 310, 323; class, 2 hrs.;
cardiovascular, CNS, endocrine, bacterial field work, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall.
and malignant conditions. Principles of
drug administration and pharmacokinet- DHY 420
ics are also presented. The effects of drugs Oral Health Research
on oral hygiene and the use of drugs in Reviews the fundamentals of both qualita-
dental procedures are emphasized. tive and quantitative research methodolo-
Prerequisites: DHY 208, 211, 223; class, 3 gies with specific emphasis on oral health
hrs.; credit 3 s.h.; fall. research. Topics include protocol develop-
ment, hypothesis testing, data collection,
DHY 341 analysis and writing a research report.
Pain Management Lab Current topics in dental and oral health
Laboratory course in clinical practice of research as well as funding sources are also
delivery techniques for local anesthesia. discussed. Students use Pub Med and other
Student partners sit as patients. literature-search databases to review topic-
186 Additional course work may be required specific, peer-reviewed dental literature,
to fulfill individual state licensing and and critique selected reports for validity,
certification requirements. reliability and scientific evidence.
Prerequisites: DHY 200, 208, 211, 223; Prerequisite: MAT 261 and MAT 197 or their
corequisite: DHY 343; clinic, 3 hrs.; credit, equivalents; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall.
1 s.h.; fall.
DHY 421
DHY 343 Dental Seminars
Pain Management Provides students with information and
Lectures cover the recognition and man- experiences in selected dental and dental
agement of pain, fear, and anxiety associat- hygiene professional areas. The core of
ed with dental treatment, Neurophysiology the course is based on the six roles of the
and Pharmacology as they relate to the dental hygienist with specifically designed
administration of local anesthesia and examples and experiences that may be
Nitrous Oxide Sedation and the manage- actualized. Several topics emphasize
ment of adverse reactions. Additional strategies for leading a healthy profes-
course work may be required for licensure sional life (physically, emotionally, ethi-
in certain states. cally and financially). Guest experts and
Prerequisites: DHY 200, 208, 211, 223; independent and group projects facilitate
class, 2 hrs.; credit 2 s.h.; fall. students’ professional development.
Prerequisites: DHY 420; class, 3 hrs.; cred-
DHY 350 it, 3 s.h.; spring.
Community Oral Health
Examines the topics related to community DHY 430
health. Basic principles of epidemiology, Independent Study
major standardized data sources, the spec- Gives students an opportunity to explore
trum of health care delivery systems, meth- indepth a subject relevant to their interests.
ods of financing and quality assessment are Credit, 1-3 s.h.
reviewed. Anticipating field work, students
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
DHY 432 ery setting. Topics include types of organi-
Directed Study zations and their management at different
Gives students an opportunity to explore points in their life cycles, team formation
in depth a subject relevant to their inter- and development, group dynamics, goal
ests. Students study a problem, present a setting, motivation, time management,
proposal, carry out a study or a course of project management, effective communi-
action, and prepare both written and/or cation in project teams, leadership skills,
oral presentations of their activities. conflict management, negotiation, change
Prerequisites: MAT 261 and 197 or equiv- leadership, empathy, diversity and ethics.
alents, DHY 420 or BEH 451; credit, 3 s.h. Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; varies..
DHY 490, 491 DDD 802
Internship I, II Assay Development and
Professional field assignment in a setting High-Throughput Screening
of student’s choice designed to enhance Proteins that are selected as targets for
their professional career development. drug intervention require an assay that can
Includes supervision by faculty, confer- detect changes in certain parameters. This
ences with professional staff, projects and course reviews many of the most com-
seminars. Students commit to their monplace enzymatic and cellular assays
assignment for a minimum of 180 hours used in the drug discovery process such as
over the assignment. Internships are radioligand binding assays, ELISAs and
spread over two academic semesters. RIAs, reporter gene assays, fluorescence
Prerequisite/corequisite DHY 430; clinical, polarization and others. Techniques fun- 187
approx. 180 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h. (2 damental to these assays such as tissue cul-
s.h./semester); fall/spring. ture, transfection, overexpression and
cellular engineering are also discussed.
Drug Discovery and Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; varies.
Development (DDD)
DDD 820
DDD 800 Clinical and Regulatory Issues in Drug
Target Identification and Validation Development
In order to have therapeutic benefit, phar- Compounds that display appropriate
maceutical agents must interact with a activity in animal models undergo test-
physiological target to modify a patho- ing in humans. This course explores the
physiological situation. This course dis- role of phase I, II, III and IV clinical tri-
cusses how various proteins are selected as als in demonstrating safety and efficacy
targets for drug intervention, emphasizing of proposed new drugs and the impor-
how recent advances in sequencing the tant regulatory issues as a compound
human genome are providing new infor- progresses toward FDA approval. Also
mation on the genetic basis of disease. included are topics such as post-market-
The role of gene expression microarrays, ing clinical trials.
pharmacogenetics and SNP mapping in Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; varies.
identifying genes associated with disease
are presented, along with methods for val- DDD 821
idating and prioritizing targets. Chemistry and Drug Design
Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; varies. This course is the overview course for the
MSDDD program. It is recommended
DDD 801 that this course be taken early in the pro-
Organizational Management gram. Using modern combinatorial
This course introduces skills important for chemistry techniques millions of com-
productive interactions in the drug discov- pounds can be synthesized and tested to
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
identify molecules that have the desired technology, model organism systems, and
effects on a pharmacological target. The cancer transcriptomes, among others.
major approaches to molecular discovery Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; varies.
are presented, including combinatorial
chemistry and structure-based drug DDD 825
design. Also discussed are the biophysical Thesis/Scientific Presentation
properties required of a molecule to be Provides an opportunity for students to
effective as a drug. research and present a case study in the
Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; varies. area of drug discovery and/or develop-
ment. The objective of a case study thesis
DDD 822 is to evaluate a chosen drug or drug class
Lead Development I according to criteria developed in the
Advancing compounds from “hit” to course of study. A case study is intended
“lead” status requires optimizing them for to investigate a currently marketed drug
potency, efficacy, metabolism, selectivity or drug class to analyze its target proteins
and safety. This course provides an under- (identification and validation), assay
standing of these pharmacologic and methods, in vitro and in vivo develop-
pharmacokinetic principles and explain ment, clinical and regulatory issues, and
how these properties are determined and new technology applications used in its
optimized using in vitro assays. Lead discovery and development.
Development 2, offered in the semester Credits, 3 s.h.; fall, spring.
following this course, explores these con-
188 cepts from an in vivo perspective. Drug Regulatory Affairs
Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; varies. (DRA)
DDD 823 DRA 800
Lead Development II Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy
A continuation of part one, focusing on Introduces many of the perspectives of reg-
concepts and methodologies of drug dis- ulatory affairs and health policy through
covery and development from an in vivo readings and lectures from practitioners in
and pre-clinical perspective. Students the field. A single course coordinator facili-
become familiar with necessary back- tates discussion among both students and
ground supporting early R&D screening invited lecturers to explore the depth and
from comprehensive ADME to living breadth of their respective fields.
organism experimentation and extrapo- Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall.
lation to humans. Novel advanced from
the scientific and business literature are DRA 802
discussed. Law and Health Policy of Drugs
Class, 3 hrs.; credits, 3 s.h.; varies. and Devices
A study of legal principles governing the
DDD 824 commercial use of drugs and devices,
Emerging Technologies including contract, tort, intellectual
This course covers the new and emerging property and regulatory law. Policy deci-
technologies in drug discovery; function- sions and risk allocations from the legal,
al genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, social, ethical and economic perspectives
predictive ADMET, bio/cheminformatics, are emphasized.
chemogenomics, integrative systems biol- Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall.
ogy, and other technologies for the
postgenomics era. Learn about the latest
advances and new applications in drug
discovery, including gene expression
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
DRA 804 tive statistics, estimation, hypothesis test-
Product Development and ing, p-values, power, analysis of variance,
Regulatory Policy I correlation, regression, nonparametric
Examines the pertinent aspects of the statistics, and analysis of survey data. The
Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act as it use of statistical software for analyzing
applies to human drug and device devel- clinical patient data is also discussed.
opment and manufacturing. Special con- class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; summer.
sideration is given to the drug approval
process, CGMPs and corresponding doc- DRA 808
umentation requirements. Protecting Human Research Subjects:
Prerequisite: DRA 800; class, 3 hrs.; credit, Ethical, Regulatory and Scientific
3 s.h.; spring. Considerations
Focuses on the principal ethical and regu-
DRA 805 latory concepts that formally govern the
Product Development and use of human subjects in biomedical and
Regulatory Policy II behavioral research: subjects’ informed
Examines the pertinent aspects of the consent; researcher/physician conflicting
Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act as interests; confidentiality; the use of decep-
it applies to human drug and device tion/placebos in research; vulnerable
development and manufacturing. Special research subjects; research in emergency
consideration is given to the cosmetic, settings; the question of the obligation to
device, biologic and orphan drug participate in biomedical research; scien-
approval process, as well as marketing, tific misconduct; and risks to research. 189
GLP, GCP, GMP and Quality System Prerequisites: DRA 800 and DRA 802;
Compliance. Closes with a thorough dis- class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall.
cussion of the FDA inspection process
and enforcement options. DRA 809
Prerequisite: DRA 804; class, 3 hrs.; credit, Health Epidemiology
3 s.h.; fall. Introduces students to the basic concepts
and principles of epidemiology as they
DRA 806 relate to health care. Students learn basic
Health Economics skills needed to critically evaluate epidemi-
Introduces key concepts in health eco- ological literature and apply these data to
nomics, such as health care as an eco- health care decision making.
nomic commodity, demand and supply Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring.
and distribution and equity. The course
also covers the methodological and prac- DRA 810
tical application of pharmacoeconomics Case Study Thesis
and outcomes research. Students learn to Credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring.
design and evaluate outcomes studies
and assess the impact that these studies DRA 811
have on health care delivery. Health Policy Development and Analysis
Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. Examines the roles of the federal govern-
ment and the private sector in develop-
DRA 807 ing healthcare policy and drug regulatory
Statistics in Clinical Research: policy in a social, political, and economic
Interpretation and Application context. Focuses on healthcare reform,
Emphasizes the interpretation and appli- pharmaceutical research, and systems of
cation of common statistical procedures financing healthcare.
found in clinical research. Topics include Prerequisites: consent of instructor; class, 3
experimental design, sampling, descrip- hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
First Year Seminar (FYS) Prerequisites: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit 3
s.h.; varies.
FYS 101
First Year Seminar HUM 291
Assists students with the transition from Introduction to Film
high school to college by orienting them Application of visual, literary, historio-
to College resources, career opportuni- graphic and semiotic analysis to film.
ties, and the academic skills needed for Topics include aesthetics, film theory, visu-
classroom success. Students conduct an al composition, editing and narrative.
interview, maintain a reflective journal, Representative films by such directors as
make a group presentation, and compile Eisenstein, Huston, Hitchcock, De Sica and
a portfolio. Kurosawa are viewed and discussed.
Prerequisite: First year status with no prior Prerequisites: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit,
college experience; class, 1 hr; credit, 1 s.h.; 3 s.h.; varies.
fall.
HUM 340
Graduate Studies (GRA) Introduction to Philosophy
Inquiry concerning the quest for certain
GRA 895 knowledge, beginning with ancient
Graduate Study Extension Greek philosophy of nature and reality
All degree students are expected to (reading Aristotle or his predecessors,
remain continuously enrolled each especially Pythagoreans, Skeptics,
190 semester, excluding summer semesters, Atomists); transition to the scientific rev-
until all requirements for the degree have olution of the 17th and 18th centuries
been completed. Students maintain con- (Bacon, Descartes, LaMettrie, Hume);
tinuing registration by indicating GRA culminating in our century’s two cul-
895 Graduate Study Extension on the tures, the sciences and humanities.
registration form and paying a fee. Prerequisites: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit,
Credit, none 3 s.h.; varies.
Humanities (HUM) HUM 350
Selected British Writers
HUM 251 An introduction to some of the major
The Novel British writers from the Middle Ages to
Representative novels are read and dis- the present. Although attention is paid to
cussed as examples of a distinct literary historical and biographical materials, the
form, as reflections of social and histori- focus of the course is on the literary texts
cal events, or as representations of differ- themselves.
ent realities or cultures. Prerequisites: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit,
Prerequisites: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; varies.
3 s.h.; varies.
HUM 351
HUM 252 Selected American Writers
The Short Story A study of three major authors representa-
Through a survey of short prose fiction, tive of the Romantic, Realist and
students study definitions and problems Modernist periods in American literary
associated with the short story genre, the history (e.g., Hawthorne or Fuller,
origins and evolution of the “modern” Wharton or Dreiser, and Faulkner or
short story, and connections between texts Ellison). Emphasis is on close reading, for-
and their historical, social and gender con- mal analysis, and critical interpretation.
texts. Emphasis is on American stories. Prerequisites: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit,
3 s.h.; varies.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
HUM 356 drugs in literature. Humanistic and formal
Children: Fiction, Film, & Fact analyses emphasize the determining influ-
Children in fiction and films—by adults ence of genres and conventions in the lit-
for adults—are portrayed in a variety of erary depiction of illness and health care.
ways, from demonic to angelic, from Prerequisites: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit,
resourceful to helpless. The class discuss- 3 s.h.; fall.
es these and other portrayals of children,
their significance for children, and their HUM 457
relationship to factual information about Modern British Writers
children. Readings, discussions and lectures focus
Prerequisites: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit 3 on how two to four British writers (e.g.,
s.h.; varies. Virginia Woolf, D. H. Lawrence, Katherine
Mansfield, E.M. Forster) reflect the mod-
HUM 444 ern period, roughly from World War I to
Creative Writing World War II, in the style and subject mat-
Introduction to writing poetry and cre- ter of various genres used by the writers.
ative non-fiction essays informed by Prerequisites: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit,
analysis of writing techniques. Focus on 3 s.h.; varies.
developing creative expression skills
through writing and revising in response HUM 458
to feedback, close reading, and critique Modern American Writers
of the work of peers and contemporary This course studies selected American lit-
writers. erature from 1900 to 1939, the literary 191
Prerequisite: LIB 112, WPE; class, 3hrs.; conventions and innovations of the time,
credit, 3 s.h.; varies. and the forces that influenced writers,
including World War I, women’s suffrage,
HUM 450 technology, race, and ethnicity.
Selected Topics in Humanities Prerequisite: LIB 112; class, 3hrs.; credit, 3
Study in depth of a particular topic in phi- s.h.; varies.
losophy, literature, or the arts. Content of
course changes each year. Recent offerings Instructional Resources (INF)
included detective fiction.
Prerequisites: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit, INF 101
3 s.h.; varies. Introduction to the Libraries and
Library Services
HUM 452 Introduces the library and its services.
Women Writers Identifies information resources available
Literature by women from various eras through the libraries’ web page, includ-
and backgrounds is considered for artis- ing the online catalog and electronic
tic merit and for capacity to reveal journals locator database. Discusses
women’s understandings of female access to local and regional libraries,
health and illness and the factors that including Fenway Library Consortium.
enhance or diminish the well-being of Computer-based information and quiz
women and girls. take approximately 1 hour to complete.
Prerequisite: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 Credit, none; degree requirement
s.h.; spring.
INF 102
HUM 456 Research Methods and
Literature and Medicine Database Searching
Topics include: medical melodrama, ill- Students learn the basic concepts of
ness as metaphor, character and psy- research, including search strategy and
chopathology, the physician-poet and retrieval techniques using key word and
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
subject searching. Includes an introduc- Liberal Arts (LIB)
tion to the libraries’ research databases.
Computer-based information and quiz LIB 104
take approximately 75 minutes. Applied Linguistics for Oral Proficiency
Prerequisite: INF 101; credit, none; degree Introduces applied linguistics. Students
requirement. learn about language acquisition, language
in society, and the phonology and gram-
INF 103 mar of American English. Focuses on
Advanced Research Methods improving and monitoring the accuracy of
Teaches more sophisticated searching tech- their spoken English.
niques and the use of other computerized Admission determined by results of the Oral
sources. Includes evaluating information Proficiency Exam or consent of instructor;
found on the Internet and selection of spe- class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring.
ciality databases. Also includes overviews
on copyright, plagiarism and citation of LIB 111
sources. Computer-based information and Expository Writing I
quiz take approximately 90 minutes. Focuses on writing clear and coherent
Prerequisite: INF 101, INF 102; credit, summaries, reports, and essays, with spe-
none; degree requirement. cial focus on understanding, using, and
documenting college-level non-fiction
INF 210 texts as evidence for effectively formulat-
Survey of the Literature of Chemistry ing and accurately supporting a thesis.
192 Introduces students to the methods used Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall.
for finding and utilizing chemical infor-
mation. Print and electronic resources are LIB 112
discussed, including handbooks, indexes, Expository Writing II
journal and patent literature, online data- Applies LIB 111 skills to writing a research
bases, and information from the Internet. paper and basic literary analysis. Students
Prerequisites: CHE 231, INF 101, 102, and write a coherent, well-documented paper,
103, or by permission of instructor; class, 1 requiring library research and the synthesis
hr.; credit, 1 s.h.; spring. of professional and popular sources. The
literary analysis incorporates knowledge of
INF 500 literary concepts, devices, and techniques.
Undergraduate Research Project Prerequisite: LIB 111; corequisite: INF
Undergraduate students may participate 101, 102; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring.
in research in various aspects of infor-
mation retrieval, analysis and manage- LIB 113
ment as it relates to their individual Expository Writing III
programs. Consent of the student’s advi- Intensive work on reading comprehen-
sor and the library director is required. sion, developing a thesis, organizing and
Prerequisite: INF 101, 102, and 103; cred- developing essays, using and document-
it, 1-2 s.h. ing evidence from written sources and
using appropriate diction, grammar,
INF 532 spelling and punctuation.
Directed Study Admission determined by results of the
Credit, 1-3 s.h. Writing Proficiency Examination or by con-
sent of instructor; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.;
fall, spring.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
LIB 120 LIB 420
Introduction to Psychology Interpersonal Communication in the
Designed to orient students to the scientif- Health Professions
ic study of behavior through the explo- Theory and practice of effective inter-
ration of selected principles and theories of personal communication, including ver-
human behavior. Topics include percep- bal and non-verbal aspects, intercultural
tion, learning and memory, personality communication, empathy, assertiveness
development, abnormal behavior and and group process. The class emphasizes
social influences on behavior. an interdisciplinary model of health
Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring. communication, drawn from readings in
the humanities and social and behav-
LIB 133 ioral sciences.
American Culture, Identity, Prerequisites: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3
and Public Life s.h.; fall, spring.
Examines ways that individuals and com-
munities have perceived themselves as LIB 460
“American” from colonization to contem- Selected Topics in Liberal Arts
porary globalization. Students explore In-depth study of a particular topic in
how heritage, geography, economics, gen- writing, speech communication, foreign
der, and culture impact these perceptions. languages or semiotics. Course content
Films, narratives, ethnographies, and his- varies with each offering.
tories will help develop understanding of Prerequisites: LIB 112; class, 3 hrs.; credit,
identity formation. 3 s.h. 193
Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring.
LIB 480
LIB 252 Premedical and Health Studies
Introduction to Speech Capstone Seminar
Study and practice of public speaking in A capstone seminar for premedical and
order to persuade or inform an audience. health studies majors focused on inde-
Students present several formal and infor- pendent research. Students discuss
mal speeches and a debate. Emphasizes research models, respond to presenta-
building confidence and competence in tions of faculty scholarship, submit
public presentations. research proposals for seminar critique,
Admission determined by results of Oral and write interdisciplinary papers that
Proficiency Exam or consent of instructor; are presented for seminar discussion.
class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring. Prerequisite: 4th year Premedical and Health
Studies major or permission of instructor;
LIB 253 credit, 3 s.h.; spring.
Oral Communication in Health Care
ESL students learn to improve their LIB 512
speaking and listening skills. Students Healthcare Ethics
practice speaking formally on biomedical To enable future healthcare professionals
and scientific topics. They also practice to analyze bioethical and relevant health
communicating and writing formally on law/behavioral concepts and to formu-
a variety of topics. late bioethical dilemmas in patient care
Admission determined by results of Oral and clinical research, the course address-
Proficiency Exam or consent of instructor; es a number of current topics, e.g., confi-
class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring. dentiality, truth-telling, informed
consent, organizational ethics.
Prerequisites: LIB 112 and fulfillment of
writing proficiency requirement; LIB 420
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
for PharmD majors; class, 3 hrs.; credit 3 Mathematics (MAT)
s.h.; fall, spring.
MAT 141
LIB 530 Algebra and Trigonometry
Undergraduate Research Project Roots, radicals, and fractional exponents;
Research participation at the undergrad- quadratic equations, linear and quadratic
uate level in various fields of behavioral functions, graphing techniques, varia-
sciences, social sciences and humanities. tion, exponential functions, logarithms,
Consent of instructor and dean. log-log and semilog graphs, trigonomet-
Prerequisites: LIB 112 and at least one ric functions, solving right triangles, and
elective in the field selected; credit, 1-3 s.h. vectors are considered. Emphasis on
applications, as preparation for chem-
LIB 532 istry and physics courses.
Directed Study Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall.
Supervised study in behavioral sciences,
social sciences and humanities involving MAT 151
a survey of existing knowledge, self- Foundations of Calculus I
instructed and/or faculty assisted inquiry Derivatives, their interpretations and
into previously published data or applications are studied. Topics include
methodologies, or other faculty limits, derivative rules, implicit differen-
approved study of a non-research nature. tiation, curve sketching, and optimiza-
Prerequisite: consent of instructor and tion problems. Emphasis is placed on
194 dean; credit, 1-3 s.h. power, polynomial, exponential, and log-
arithmic functions.
LIB 590 Prerequisite: MAT 141 or its equivalent;
Health Psychology Field Placement I class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring.
According to their interests, students are
matched with a field placement involving MAT 152
research or clinically oriented activities Foundations of Calculus II
in health psychology. Students meet reg- The concept of antidifferentiation is
ularly with the course coordinator to studied. Topics include methods of inte-
integrate their new experiences with gration: indefinite, definite, and improp-
prior knowledge. er integrals, first and second order
Prerequisite: Health Psychology major or differential equations with applications.
12 s.h. of Health Psychology minor course- Prerequisite: MAT 151 or its equivalent;
work and consent of instructor; class, 12 class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring.
hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring.
MAT 197
LIB 591 Computer Applications
Health Psychology Field Placement II Provides a hands-on introduction to the
According to their interests, students are most common types of computer applica-
matched with a field placement involv- tions: word-processor, spreadsheet, chart-
ing research or clinically oriented activi- ing, database management, presentation,
ties in health psychology. Students meet and Internet. Introduces IBM-compatible
in seminar with the course coordinator operating systems, as well as useful com-
on a weekly basis to integrate their new puter concepts.
experiences with prior knowledge and Class, 2 hrs.; lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall,
to prepare a formal paper. spring.
Prerequisite: Health Psychology major;
class, 12 hrs.; credit, 6 s.h.; fall, spring.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MAT 250 study a particular subject or research
Calculus I topic in depth.
Derivatives, their interpretations and Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and
applications are studied. Topics include dean; credit 1-3 s.h.
limits, derivative rules, implicit differenti-
ation, curve sketching, and optimization MAT 532
problems. Emphasis is placed on polyno- Directed Study
mial, power, and trigonometric functions. Supervised study in computer sciences and
Prerequisite: MAT 141 or its equivalent; mathematics involving a survey of existing
class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. knowledge, self-instructed and/or faculty
assisted inquiry into previously published
MAT 251 data or methodologies, or other faculty
Calculus II approved study of a non-research nature.
The concepts of integration, first and Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and dean;
second order differential equations, credit, 1-3 s.h.
Laplace Transforms, partial derivatives,
and repeated integrals are developed. MAT 763
Applications in the sciences are included. Advanced Statistics
Prerequisite: MAT 250 or its equivalent; Introduces commonly found statistical
class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. methods and experimental designs used
in research. Topics include analysis of
MAT 261 variance, regression, and nonparametric
Statistics statistics. Some coursework requires 195
An introduction to descriptive and infer- interpreting and validating statistical
ential statistical principles. Topics include analyses in research papers.
summary statistics, regression, normal dis- Prerequisite: MAT 261 or its equivalent, or
tribution, hypothesis testing, and confi- consent of instructor; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3
dence intervals. Some use of statistical s.h.; fall.
software on College computers is required.
Prerequisite: MAT 141 or its equivalent, or Physician Assistant Studies
consent of instructor; class, 3 hrs.; credit; 3 –Manchester (MPA)
s.h.; fall, spring.
MPA 527
MAT 297 Health Care Issues I
Advanced Computer Applications Designed to provide students with an
Covers advanced features of Microsoft understanding of psychology as it influ-
applications: Access, Word, Excel, plus ele- ences the practice of clinical medicine.
mentary programming, web site develop- Addresses skills in interviewing and
ment and maintenance. A problem-based counseling needed in the practice of pri-
course using a Case Study format, students mary care.
work in groups to apply computer solu- Class, 2 hrs.; credits, 2 s.h.; spring.
tions to health professions-related cases.
Prerequisite: MAT 197; pre/corequisite: MPA 528
MAT 261 or consent of instructor; class, 2 Health Care Issues II
hrs.; lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. Designed to highlight medical and legal
responsibilities of Physician Assistants.
MAT 530 Emphasis is on medical ethics, medico-
Undergraduate Research Project legal issues, and health care policy.
Research participation at the undergrad- Prerequisite: MPA 527; class, 2 hrs.; cred-
uate level is offered in the fields of com- its, 2 s.h.; summer.
puter science and mathematics. Students
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MPA 529 chopharmacology, orthopedics/rheuma-
Health Care Issues III tology, endocrinology, geriatrics, emer-
Designed to provide students with a his- gency medicine and surgery.
torical perspective of the profession, as Prerequisites: MPA 531, 539; class, 10 hrs.;
well as current issues affecting PA prac- credits, 10 s.h.; fall.
tice. Research methodology is investigat-
ed, building on the previous trimester’s MPA 538
course, including statistical analysis. The Patient Assessment I
student is introduced to the role of the Teaches foundational skills and tech-
Physician Assistant in medicine through niques required to gather a complete his-
collective and collaborative instruction. tory and perform a thorough physical
Prerequisite: MPA 528; class, 2 hrs.; cred- examination. Introduces the student to
its, 2 s.h.; fall. the art of history taking and physical
exams of the head and neck, skin, and
MPA 530 mental status. Integration of the stu-
Clinical Medicine I dent’s knowledge of the structure and
Teaches the pathophysiology of disease by function of the human body is coupled
system and specialty, principles of phar- with laboratory sessions emphasizing the
macology and laboratory medicine as proper use of diagnostic equipment and
they apply to clinical therapeutics. techniques for performing a comprehen-
Includes modules on nutrition, clinical sive physical examination. Through exer-
laboratory medicine, otolaryngology, der- cises with simulated patients and
196 matology, radiology, clinical psychiatry, accompanying small group sessions, stu-
and infectious disease. dents learn to use skills associated with
Class, 10 hrs.; credits, 10 s.h.; spring. evidence-based medicine, including
adept information retrieval and critical
MPA 531 review of scientific literature.
Clinical Medicine II Class, 2 hrs.; lab, 2 hrs.; credits, 3 s.h.; spring.
Students continue the study of the patho-
physiology of disease in a, system-by-sys- MPA 539
tem approach. Incorporating cardiology, Patient Assessment II
nephrology, neurology, gastroenterology, Builds upon the foundational skills and
hematology, and pulmonology, the cur- techniques required to complete a thor-
riculum includes a brief review of the ough physical examination gained in
physiology of each organ system. The Patient Assessment I. This course inte-
normal function and appearance of the grates the student’s knowledge of the
system is discussed, followed by an explo- human body’s structure and function
ration of its myriad pathological disease with with laboratory sessions emphasiz-
states including epidemiology, presenting ing the proper use of diagnostic equip-
signs and symptoms, diagnostic testing, ment and techniques for performing a
treatment, and prognosis. Radiology, comprehensive physical examination.
pharmacology, pathology, and preventive Prerequisites: MPA 530, 538; class, 2 hrs.;
medicine are integrated into each system. lab, 2 hrs.; credits, 3 s.h.; summer.
Prerequisites: MPA 530, 538; class, 10 hrs.;
credits, 10 s.h.; summer. MPA 540
Patient Assessment III
MPA 532 Builds upon the foundational skills and
Clinical Medicine III techniques gained in Patient Assessment
Continues to teach the pathophysiology II. Introduces the student to physical
of disease by system and specialty. exams of infants, newborns, pregnant
Includes women’s health, pediatrics, psy- women and geriatric patients. The stu-
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
dent’s knowledge of the structure and ence with common diseases and the
function of the human body is integrated manifestation of acute and chronic ill-
with laboratory sessions emphasizing the nesses. Learning experiences include the
proper use of diagnostic equipment and traditional approach to direct, initial and
techniques for performing a comprehen- comprehensive care for patients of all
sive physical examination, suturing ages as well as continuity of care for the
wounds, functioning in the operating individual patient and the family.
room, and splinting fractures and sprains. Prerequisites: Successful completion of all
Students participate in an Advanced didactic year courses; experiential: 32-60
Cardiac Life Support course. hrs/wk for 5 weeks; credits, 5 s.h./course.
Prerequisites: MPA 531, 539; class, 2 hrs.;
lab, 2 hrs.; credits, 3 s.h.; fall. MPA 602
Internal Medicine
MPA 541 This rotation provides students the
Pharmacology I opportunity to apply their basic medical
Introduces the student to clinical phar- skills and knowledge to the evaluation,
macology for physician assistants. Builds treatment, and management of the inter-
on the basics of pharmacodynamics pre- nal medicine patient. Learning experi-
sented in Clinical Medicine I. Modules ences include, but are not limited to, care
presented are integrated with units cov- of patients (both hospitalized and outpa-
ered in Clinical Medicine II. tient) by accurate collection of data,
Class, 3 hrs.; credits, 3 s.h.; summer. identification of problems, and develop-
ment of a plan for each problem. The 197
MPA 542 student further develops and improves
Pharmacology II his/her techniques in patient rapport,
Builds on concepts presented in Pharma- history taking, physical examination, and
cology I and Clinical Medicine I and II. learns to perform admissions and to dis-
Modules presented are integrated with charge patients. The student cares for
units covered in Clinical Medicine III. patients undergoing involved, time con-
Prerequisites: MPA 531, 541; class, 3 hrs.; suming therapeutic regimens, providing
credits, 3 s.h.; fall. the opportunity to gain insight, under-
standing, and empathy for the chronic
MPA 544 and acutely ill patient’s needs. Health
Clinical Anatomy promotion and disease prevention are
Examines human morphology and the reinforced and demonstrated.
fundamental relationships between neu- Prerequisites: Successful completion of all
rological, musculoskeletal, cardiovascu- didactic year courses; experiential: 32-60
lar, gastrointestinal, respiratory, renal hrs/wk for 5 weeks; credits, 5 s.h.
and reproductive systems with conceptu-
al presentations of every major region of MPA 603
the human body. Emphasis is on clinical Pediatrics
application of this knowledge. This rotation provides clinical experience
Class, 2 hrs.; lab, 2 hrs.; credits, 3 s.h.; spring. with normal infant, child, and adolescent
development as well as with common dis-
Note: Clinical clerkships represent a full eases of childhood. Learning experiences
calendar year. Order of rotations is based include, but not be limited to, eliciting his-
on availability of sites. tory from the parent/patient, performing
the appropriate developmental screening,
MPA 600, 601 and developing rapport with the patient so
Family Medicine I, II that an appropriate physical examination
These rotations provide clinical experi- can be performed. Diagnoses of common
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
illnesses and patient/parent education in MPA 607
preventive issues are also be emphasized. Emergency Medicine
Prerequisites: Successful completion of all This rotation provides clinical experience
didactic year courses; experiential: 32-60 with common urgent and emergent health
hrs/wk for 5 weeks; credits, 5 s.h. problems. Students are exposed to minor
and more serious life threatening emer-
MPA 604 gencies, as well as some trauma cases.
Psychiatry Prerequisites: Successful completion of all
This rotation provides clinical experience didactic year courses; experiential: 32-60
with patients diagnosed with common hrs/wk for 5 weeks;credits, 5 s.h.
psychiatric disorders. The student gain
familiarity with the use of DSM-IV in MPA 609
classifying mental illness, and are General Elective Rotation
exposed to a variety of treatment modal- Upon completion, the student is able to
ities for psychiatric disorders. use the problem-oriented approach to
Prerequisites: Successful completion of all elicit a medical history, perform a perti-
didactic year courses; experiential: 32-60 nent physical examination, obtain indi-
hrs/wk for 5 weeks; credits, 5 s.h. cated laboratory studies, assess the
results, formulate a management plan,
MPA 605 transmit information and assist in the
Surgery implementation of appropriate therapy
This rotation provides clinical experience for the common problems encountered
198 with medical conditions requiring surgi- in either of these rotations.
cal treatment. Exposes students to the Prerequisites: Successful completion of all
behaviors, techniques, and procedures didactic year courses; experiential: 32-60
involved in the setting of the operating hrs/wk for 5 weeks; credits, 5 s.h.
suite. Learning experiences include, but
are not limited to, pre-op histories and Nuclear Medicine
physicals, intra-operative procedures and Technology (NMT)
assisting, and post-op management of
surgical patients. NMT 201C
Prerequisites: Successful completion of all Nuclear Medicine Internship I
didactic year courses; experiential: 32-60 Each rotation provides supervised, prac-
hrs/wk for 5 weeks; credits, 5 s.h. tical internship training in nuclear medi-
cine technology at hospital affiliates.
MPA 606 Progression is contingent upon success-
Women’s Health ful completion of previous rotation.
This rotation provides clinical experience Prerequisites: RSC 150 or permission of
in normal female health care including instructor; clinical, 40 hrs./week for 5
care of the gravid woman. It may also pro- weeks plus 8 hrs./week for 5 weeks; credit,
vide an opportunity to become familiar 4 s.h.; summer.
with the stages of labor, delivery of a
healthy term infant, as well as common NMT 215
emergencies encountered during labor Nuclear Medicine Procedures I
and delivery and management of the high- Presents basic theory and techniques of
risk pregnancy. Education of patients and nuclear medicine procedures. Scans are
preventive care from menarche to discussed in detail to cover the anatomy
menopause and beyond are emphasized. and physiology, radiopharmaceuticals of
Prerequisites: Successful completion of all choice, imaging techniques as well as the
didactic year courses; experiential: 32 -60 disease process.
hrs/wk for 5 weeks;credits, 5 s.h. Prerequisite: BIO 210; class, 3 hrs.; credit,
3 s.h.; fall.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
NMT 216 NMT 270
Nuclear Medicine Procedures II Radiopharmaceuticals
Continues discussion of the basic theory Study of major radiopharmaceuticals
and techniques of nuclear medicine tech- used in nuclear medicine. Topics include
nology imaging. Scans are discussed in method of preparation, mechanism of
detail to cover the anatomy and physiol- action, quality control, toxicity, cost, and
ogy, radiopharmaceutical of choice, practical considerations regarding their
imaging techniques as well as the disease use in nuclear medicine.
process. Prerequisite: NMT 271 or equivalent;
Prerequisite: NMT 215; class, 3 hrs.; credit, class, 2 hrs.; lab 2 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring.
3 s.h.; spring.
NMT 271, 272
NMT 250 Radiation Physics and Instrumentation
Foundations of Nuclear Medicine The basic principles of radiation, atomic
Technology Clinical Practice and nuclear physics, and instrumentation.
Provides students with the fundamentals Topics include: quantum mechanics of
of a nuclear medicine operation; equip- atoms and nuclei, properties of radionu-
ment, computers, radiation safety and clides, interaction of radiation with mat-
processes. It includes 40 hours of obser- ter, exposure, dose, health physics, and
vation in clinical settings. instrumentation used in the practice of
Prerequisite: Admission to NMT program; nuclear medicine.
class, 1 hr./week for 5 weeks; experiential: Prerequisite: PHY 181 or equivalent; class,
4 hrs./week for 10 weeks; credit, 1 s.h.; fall. 2 hrs.; lab, 4 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h./ course; fall, 199
spring.
NMT 260
Informatics in Nuclear Medicine NMT 275
Introduces students to the basics of com- PET
puter hardware, principles and terminol- Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
ogy and uses of the computer in nuclear physics, instrumentation and procedures
medicine. It provides in-depth knowl- are discussed along with radiopharma-
edge of word-processing, spreadsheet, ceutical and radioisotope of choice.
charting, presentation, and data base Image manipulation and Standard Unit
management software applications. Uses Values (SUV) calculations are discussed
of the internet and intranet are studied in detail.
with emphasis on information searches Prerequisite: NMT 215; corequisite: NMT
for academic and professional purposes. 216; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; spring.
Software and hardware interfaces with
scintillation cameras are covered. NMT 330C
Class, 2 hrs.; lab, 2 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. Nuclear Medicine Internship II
Each rotation provides supervised prac-
NMT 265 tical internship education in nuclear
Nuclear Cardiology medicine technology at hospital or
Discusses nuclear cardiology procedures radiopharmacy affiliates. Progression is
and related information regarding cardi- contingent upon successful completion
ology, such as ECG interpretation, car- of previous rotation.
diac medications, cardiovascular disease Prerequisite: NMT 201C; clinical, 32
and the ischemic cascade. Pharmacologic hrs./week; credit, 8 s.h.; fall.
stress agents will also be discussed.
Prerequisite: NMT 215; class, 3 hrs.; credit, NMT 332C
3 s.h.; spring. Nuclear Medicine Internship III
Each rotation provides supervised, prac-
tical internship training in nuclear medi-
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
cine technology at hospital affiliates. NUR 205
Progression is contingent upon success- Nursing: History, Knowledge and
ful completion of previous rotation. Narrative
Prerequisites: NMT 231, 232, RSC 150, or Provides foundational knowledge about
consent of program director; clinical, 32 the MCPHS nursing program, history of
hrs./week for 15 weeks; credit, 8 s.h.; spring. nursing and development of a unique
body of nursing knowledge for beginning
NMT 390 nursing students. It defines and explores
Problem Solving in Nuclear Medicine knowledge and values and the profession-
The course is a discussion laboratory al behaviors expected of nursing students.
where students in the final semester of the It explores the theoretical underpinnings
nuclear medicine program gather in small of nursing knowledge. This course
groups each week with a facilitator and a employs the use of narrative to help the
new case or “problem” to discuss and student gain a broad perspective about
research. The course is designed to devel- contemporary nursing practice.
op the students’ critical thinking skills and Class, 3 hr.; credit, 3 s.h.
tie together information from their didac- Boston: Prerequisites: NUR 105, all Year I
tic course work and clinical rotations. fall and spring courses; summer.
Prerequisites: NMT 231, 232, and 331C; Worcester: spring.
co-requisite: NMT 332C; lab, 4 hrs.; credit,
2 s.h.; spring. NUR 208
Essential Concepts of Nursing
200 Nursing (NUR) Provides foundational knowledge about
essential concepts in nursing for the begin-
NUR 105 ning nursing student. The course links the
Introduction to Nursing and Service history and knowledge of nursing to the
Learning * student’s own emerging practice. It intro-
Provides foundational knowledge about duces the student to essential concepts of
the characteristics of the nursing profes- nursing practice and nursing science and
sion and introduces the student to the roles ties them to existing beliefs and attitudes.
and responsibilities of the nurse. It assists The course describes the MCPHS core
the student to affirm his/her choice of a competencies of critical thinking, commu-
career in nursing. A service learning project nication, assessment, and technical skills.
presents opportunities for the nursing stu- The course introduces systematic thinking
dent to recognize the role of the nurse as and problem solving in nursing.
an integrated member of the community. Class, 3 hr.; credit, 3 s.h.
Boston: Class, 1 hr.; credit, 1 s.h.; spring. Boston: Prerequisite: NUR 205; fall.
Worcester:* Students enrolled in the 16- Worcester: spring.
month nursing program will be provided a
reading list related to the characteristics of NUR 215/215L/215R
the nursing profession and the roles and Nursing Skills and Technologies
responsibilities of the nurse in preparation Provides foundational knowledge and
for first semester courses. Service-learning skills recognizing skill acquisition as an
opportunities will be integrated in small ongoing component of nursing practice.
group experiences during the first semester The course introduces acquisition and
of the nursing courses. utilization of skills and technologies
required for delivery of safe and compe-
tent nursing care. It approaches skill
acquisition as a theoretical and analytical
process that involves understanding the
relevant scientific principles underlying
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
development of skill mastery. The course NUR 245/245L/245R
requires that students actively participate Health Assessment and Promotion
in clinical labs and engage in cooperative This foundational course teaches stu-
learning with guidance from faculty. dents to perform a comprehensive and
Class, 3 hrs; lab,3 hrs.; recitation, 1 hr.; holistic assessment of the patient across
credits, 4 s.h. Boston: Prerequisite: NUR the lifespan. It includes systematic collec-
205; fall. Worcester: spring. tion, analysis, and synthesis of health data
from patients and secondary sources;
NUR 225 develops organizational and critical-
Pathophysiology thinking skills necessary for the planning
The course builds on prerequisite biologi- and delivery of nursing care; integrates
cal science courses and provides nursing MCPHS nursing core competencies and
students with foundational knowledge concepts of health promotion, risk reduc-
regarding pathophysiological principles. It tion, and disease prevention in the clini-
introduces prevalent diseases and disor- cal laboratory setting. The course
ders occurring across the lifespan and in requires that students actively participate
diverse populations; presents etiology, in clinical labs and engage in cooperative
pathogenesis, and clinical manifestations learning with guidance from faculty.
of selected diseases; differentiates between Class, 3 hrs.; lab,3 hrs.; recitation, 1 hr.;
normal and abnormal physiological form credits, 4 s.h. Boston: Prerequisites: NUR
and function; and prepares nursing stu- 208, 215; spring. Worcester: Prerequisites:
dents to engage in patient-centered care NUR 205, 208, 215, 225, 235; summer.
and interdisciplinary collaboration. 201
Class, 3 hr.; credit, 3 s.h. Boston: NUR 325/325L
Prerequisites: NUR 208, 215; spring. Provider of Care I:
Worcester: spring. Adult and Elder Health
The course applies concepts and principles
NUR 235 acquired in all prior nursing courses to the
Pharmacology provision of holistic nursing care for adults
Provides foundational knowledge regard- and elders with health problems in diverse
ing pharmacological principles. The course clinical settings. Students actively partici-
relates efficacious use of pharmaceutical pate in the clinical setting and engage in
agents to the nurse’s role in safe adminis- cooperative learning with guidance from
tration; assists students to understand the faculty and clinical partners. The course
pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics assists beginning nursing students to apply
of pharmaceutical agents administered in foundational knowledge of nursing to the
the delivery of safe nursing care; describes development of core nursing competencies
the role of pharmaceutical agents in pre- in the clinical setting. The clinical compo-
vention, treatment and symptom manage- nent of this course introduces the student
ment of prevalent disease states across the to the professional role of the nurse and
lifespan; and explores the use of pharma- provides opportunity for application of
ceuticals to enhance wellness and promote foundational nursing knowledge. The
health. The course prepares nursing stu- clinical experience promotes development
dents to engage in patient-centered care, of professional relationships with patients,
continuous quality improvement, and clinical partners, and members of the
interdisciplinary collaboration. interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Class, 3 hr.; credit, 3 s.h. Class, 60 hrs. over 12 weeks; experiential,
Boston: Prerequisites: NUR 208, 215; 32-36 hrs./week for 8 weeks; credit, 8 s.h.;
spring. Worcester: spring. summer. Boston: Prerequisites: NUR 225,
235, 245. Worcester: Prerequisites: NUR
205, 208, 215, 225, 235.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
NUR 330 requires that students actively participate
Scholarly Inquiry in the clinical setting and engage in coop-
This course applies concepts and princi- erative learning with guidance from facul-
ples acquired in all prerequisite and prior ty and clinical partners. It emphasizes the
nursing courses. It introduces the use of self as a therapeutic tool; focuses on
research process, methods of qualitative a holistic approach to assessment, care,
and quantitative research and ethical and management of persons with psy-
considerations inherent in research; pre- chosocial issues and selected psychiatric
pares students to apply critical thinking disorders and conditions. This course
to evaluate and critique professional and incorporates contemporary social issues as
popular literature and other sources of they relate to the mental and social health
information; and correlates research to of patients. It assists students to develop
the concepts of evidence-based practice relationships with patients, families, clini-
and best practice. cal partners, and members of the interdis-
Class, 3 hr.; credit, 3 s.h. Boston: ciplinary health care team.
Prerequisites: 225, 235, 245; summer. Class, 45 hrs over 8 weeks; experiential,
Worcester: Prerequisites: NUR 245, 325; 32-36 hrs./week for 5 weeks; credit, 6 s.h.;
fall. fall, half semester course.
Boston: Prerequisites: NUR 325, 330.
NUR 335/335L Worcester: Prerequisites: NUR 245, 325.
Provider of Care II: Child-Bearing and
Child-Rearing Family Health NUR 350
202 Applies concepts and principles acquired Information and Healthcare
in all prerequisite and prior nursing Technologies
courses to the provision of care for child- Applies concepts and principles acquired
bearing and child-rearing families in in all prerequisite and prior nursing cours-
diverse clinical settings. The course es. The course provides an overview of
requires that students actively participate nursing informatics; emphasizes underly-
in the clinical setting and engage in ing theories influencing development and
cooperative learning with guidance from application of health care technologies;
faculty and clinical partners. It focuses and correlates healthcare informatics to
on a holistic approach to the assessment, the delivery of nursing care.
care, and management of women of Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall.
child-bearing age, children, and family Boston: Prerequisites: NUR 325, 330.
systems. This course emphasizes the use Worcester: Prerequisites: NUR 245, 325.
of anticipatory guidance as a therapeutic
tool to optimize health and wellness. NUR 410
Class, 45 hrs. over 8 weeks; experiential, Member of a Profession
32-36 hrs./week for 5 weeks; credit, 6 s.h.; Integrates concepts and principles
half semester course; fall. acquired in all prerequisite and prior
Boston: Prerequisites: NUR 325, 330. nursing courses. This course supports
Worcester: Prerequisites: NUR 245, 325. socialization of student nurses as they
transition into the role of graduate nurse.
NUR 345/345L The course explores issues relevant to
Provider of Care III: contemporary nursing practice including
Mental and Social Health regulation of nursing practice. It prepares
Applies concepts and principles acquired the student to become a responsible and
in all prerequisite and prior nursing cours- integral member of the local, national
es to the provision of care for patients with and global nursing community.
psychosocial needs and psychiatric disor- Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.
ders in diverse clinical settings. The course Boston: Prerequisites: NUR 325, 330; fall.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Worcester: Prerequisites: NUR 330, 335, Boston: Prerequisites: NUR 335, 345, 350,
345, 350; spring. 410. Worcester: Prerequisites: NUR 330,
335, 345, 350.
NUR 425/425L
Provider of Care IV: NUR 445/445L
Community and Home Health Coordinator/Manager of Care and
Integrates concepts and principles Capstone Leadership Project
acquired in all prerequisite and prior This course integrates concepts and prin-
nursing courses to the provision of care ciples acquired in all prerequisite and
for patients, groups, and populations in prior nursing courses. Students actively
community-based settings. The course participate in the clinical setting and
requires that students actively participate engage in cooperative learning with guid-
in the clinical setting and engage in ance from faculty and clinical partners in
cooperative learning with guidance from the organization and implementation of
faculty and clinical partners. The course an approved leadership project. The
emphasizes use of community assess- course emphasizes theories and principles
ment processes and identification of of leadership, management, and profes-
resources to optimize health and wellness sional role development. It provides an
within selected populations. It focuses opportunity for students to synthesize
on a holistic approach to assessment, knowledge gained across the curriculum.
care, and management of patients, Class, 45 hrs. over 8 weeks; experiential,
groups, and diverse populations. It 32-36 hrs./week for 5 weeks; credits, 6 s.h.;
assists the nursing student to develop spring, half semester course. Boston: 203
and expand professional roles and rela- Prerequisites: NUR 335, 345, 350, 410.
tionships within the community. Worcester: Prerequisites: NUR 330, 335,
Class, 45 hrs over 8 weeks; experiential, 32- 345, 350.
36 hrs./week for 5 weeks; credit, 6 s.h.; spring,
half semester course. Boston: Prerequisites: Physician Assistant
NUR ,335, 345, 350, 410. Worcester: Electives–Boston (PAE)
Prerequisites: NUR 330, 335, 345, 350.
PAE 430
NUR 440 Undergraduate Research Project
Public Health and Health Policy Participation in research at the under-
Integrates concepts and principles graduate level with emphasis on research
acquired in all prerequisite and prior methods and techniques.
nursing courses. The course traces the Prerequisite: permission of instructor;
evolution of the public health system in credit, 1-3 s.h.
the US and its impact on health care
delivery. It highlights the role of the PAE 432
nurse within the public health system. Directed Study
The process by which health policy is Arranged with PA faculty, students par-
created, implemented, and delivered is ticipate in projects focused on clinical
examined. The course provides a foun- medicine.
dation for understanding local, state, Prerequisite: permission of PA faculty.;
national, and global initiatives and their credit, 1-3 s.h.
impact on health and wellness across
populations. It highlights the role of the
nurse in advocating for positive health
related changes affecting populations
within a socio-political context.
Class, 3 hr.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Physician Assistant Studies PAS 410
–Boston (PAS) Human Physiology and
Pathophysiology
PAS 400 This required course compares and con-
Physician Assistant Profession trasts normal physiology to the etiology
Focuses on the history and culture of the and pathogenic changes of altered physi-
Physician Assistant profession from its ologic states affecting the major organs
inception to present day status, PA edu- and systems of the human body.
cation, requirement for certification and Prerequisites: PAS 405, 415; class, 3 hrs.;
licensure, and organizations involved in credit, 3 s.h.; spring.
the profession.
Prerequisite: 4th year PA student; credit, 2 PAS 415
s.h.; spring. Genetics
The course provides an overview of pedi-
PAS 403 gree drawing and analysis, the basic con-
Gross Anatomy cepts in molecular genetics and genetic
Examines human morphology and the testing, patterns of genetic transmission,
fundamental relationships between neuro- population genetics, prenatal diagnosis
logical, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and their relationship to clinical practice.
gastrointestinal, respiratory, renal and Prerequisite: Open to 4th year PA students
reproductive systems with conceptual pre- only; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall.
sentations of every major region of the
204 human body, with emphasis on the clinical PAS 425
application of this knowledge. Primary Care Psychiatry
Prerequisite: PAS 405, 415; class, 4 hrs.; Provides a detailed study of psychiatric
lab, 4 hrs.; credit, 5 s.h.; spring. Open to disorders seen in primary care medicine.
4th year PA students only. The emphasis is on the study of the epi-
demiology, clinical presentation, and
PAS 405 diagnosis of psychiatric illnesses, as well as
Clinical Pharmacology I the treatment and management options.
Emphasizes the basic principles of phar- Prerequisites: Open to 4th year PA stu-
macology, pharmacokinetics, dosage dents only; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall.
forms and dose-response relationships,
along with in-depth consideration of PAS 430
drugs affecting the autonomic, cardiovas- Diagnostic Studies
cular and central nervous systems. Develops knowledge in interpretation
Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. Open to 4th and application of laboratory studies to
year PA students only. diagnose diseases by organ system, utiliz-
ing patient case studies to develop criti-
PAS 406 cal thinking skills. Foundational
Clinical Pharmacology II knowledge of radiologic studies also is
Continuation of PAS 405 that provides developed, emphasizing interpretation of
an in-depth study of agents used to treat plain films to diagnose disease and
blood, inflammatory, endocrine and injury.
reproductive disorders, and the Prerequisites: PAS 405, 415, open to 4th
chemotherapy of infections and cancer. year PA students only; class, 2 hrs.; credit,
Prerequisites: PAS 405; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; spring.
3 s.h.; spring.
PAS 450
Professional Practice Issues I
Examines the current health care deliv-
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ery system within the US and how health PAS 502L
care policies, healthcare ethics, and History and Physical Examination II
medicolegal issues impact the delivery of Laboratory
care provided by physician assistants to Laboratory work allows for further
patients of varying ethnicities and development and refinement of skills
socioeconomic levels. developed in PAS 501, 501L, and 502.
Prerequisites: Open to 4th year PA stu- Students perform specialized exams and
dents only; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. clinical skills needed to practice compe-
tently as a physician assistant.
PAS 501 Prerequisites: PAS 501, 511, 530; corequi-
History and Physical Examination I sites: PAS 502, 512; laboratory, 4 hrs.;
Develops knowledge and skills and pre- credit, 2 s.h.; spring.
pares students for their role and respon-
sibilities as physician assistants in PAS 511
conducting patient interviews, obtaining Manifestations and Management of
and documenting medical histories, per- Disease I
forming comprehensive physical exami- The medical model is utilized to present a
nations, developing differential detailed study of medicine by body sys-
diagnoses and formulating assessment tem. Diseases of the head and neck,
and management plans. including ophthalmologic and otolaryn-
Prerequisites: PAS 403, 406, 410; corequi- gologic disorders, and the respiratory, car-
sites: PAS 501L, 511; class, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 diovascular and gastrointestinal systems
s.h.; fall. are covered in the fall semester. Emphasis 205
is placed on epidemiology, pathophysiolo-
PAS 501L gy, signs and symptoms, differential diag-
History and Physical Examination I nosis, natural history and treatment.
Laboratory Prerequisites: PAS 403, 406, 410, 430;
This course utilizes the knowledge gained class, 6 hrs.; credit, 6 s.h.; fall.
in PAS 501 to reinforce patient interview
and physical examination skills. PAS 512
Emphasis is on developing competency Manifestations and Management of
in performing a comprehensive history Disease II
and physical examination utilizing simu- Continuation of PAS 511, a detailed
lated patients and case scenarios. study of the medicine of psychiatric,
Prerequisites: PAS 403, 406, 410; corequi- endocrine, renal, urologic, hematologic,
sites: PAS 501, 511; laboratory, 4 hrs.; musculoskeletal, rheumatologic, and
credit, 2 s.h.; fall. neurologic diseases is undertaken.
Infectious disease, emergency medicine,
PAS 502 and surgical topics are also covered.
History and Physical Examination II Prerequisites: PAS 501, 511, 530, 535;
Continuation of PAS 501 with an class, 6 hrs.; credit, 6 s.h.; spring.
emphasis on interviewing and examining
specific patient populations. Students PAS 530
develop competency in conducting sensi- Principles and Practice of
tive interviews and specialized examina- Primary Care Medicine
tions, as well as performing common Focuses on common health issues seen in
clinical procedures. the primary care practice of pediatrics,
Prerequisites: PAS 501, 511, 530; corequi- women’s health, and geriatrics. Emphasis
sites: PAS 502L, 512; class, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 is on diagnosis and treatment of diseases
s.h.; spring. and disorders and discussion of health
promotion and disease prevention strate-
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
gies for each group. PAS 600
Prerequisites: PAS 403, 406, 410; class, 5 Internal Medicine Clerkship
hrs.; credit, 5 s.h.; fall. This rotation teaches the application of
medical knowledge to the evaluation of
PAS 535 primary care problems encountered in
Electrocardiography general medicine. Understanding of these
This course develops the knowledge and disorders is accomplished during the accu-
skills necessary to read and interpret rate collection of data, identification of
electrocardiogram (ECG) studies to problems, and the development of a dif-
diagnose multiple abnormalities, includ- ferential diagnosis and management plan.
ing myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, Prerequisites: PAS 502, 512, 550, 570; clin-
ischemia, conduction blocks, and cham- ical, approx. 300 hrs.; credit, 5 s.h.
ber hypertrophy.
Prerequisites: PAS 403, 406, 410, 430; class PAS 601
1 hr.; credit, 1 s.h.; fall. Pediatrics Clerkship
This rotation focuses on the recognition
PAS 550 and management of common childhood
Patient Assessment illnesses; the assessment of growth and
The goal of this course is to further development, and the counseling of par-
develop students’ diagnostic and critical ents regarding preventive health care,
thinking skills. Students round weekly on development, nutrition and common
assigned hospital patients with MD psychosocial problems.
206 Clinical Instructors, obtaining medical Prerequisites: PAS 502, 512, 550, 570; clin-
histories, performing physical examina- ical, approx. 240 hrs.; credit, 5 s.h.
tions, documenting their findings in
comprehensive case write-ups, and orally PAS 602
presenting their patients to MD Clinical Psychiatry Clerkship
Instructors. Exposes students to patients with a variety
Prerequisites: PAS 501, 511, 530, 535; clin- of emotional illnesses and disabilities in
ical, 4 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; spring. order to develop informed history-taking
and mental status examination skills. The
PAS 570 ability to recognize and categorize psychi-
Clinical Therapeutics atric disturbances, and the techniques of
Introduces the principles and practices early intervention and psychiatric referral
of clinical therapeutics. Emphasis is are stressed.
placed on selection of appropriate drug Prerequisites: PAS 502, 512, 550, 570; clin-
regimens, identification of appropriate ical, approx. 240 hrs.; credit 5 s.h.
dosage forms, correct application of
monitoring parameters to determine side PAS 603
effects and avoid adverse drug interac- Surgery Clerkship
tions, individualization of therapy, and This rotation provides an orientation to
determination of rational end-points for patients of various ages with surgically
common disease states. manageable disease. The learning experi-
Prerequisites: PAS 501, 511, 530, 535; ences emphasize the preoperative evalua-
class, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; spring. tion and preparation of patients for
surgery; assistance during the intra-oper-
Note: Clinical clerkships represent a full ative period, and the management of
calendar year. Order of rotations is based post-operative complications.
on availability of sites. Prerequisites: PAS 502, 512, 550, 570; clin-
ical, approx. 300 hrs.; credit, 5 s.h.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PAS 604 D grades may be awarded, but students
Emergency Medicine Clerkship must repeat the course.
This rotation provides an in-depth expo-
sure to illnesses and injuries sustained by Note 2: The curriculum for the profession-
children and adults that necessitate al years of the Doctor of Pharmacy pro-
emergency care. Emphasis is on exami- gram in Boston is undergoing revision.
nation skills and the performance of pro- Consult the web site (www.mcphs.edu) for
cedures essential to the management of the most current information.
acute problems.
Prerequisites: PAS 502, 512, 550, 570; clin- PPB 275 (PHA 275)
ical, approx. 300 hrs.; credit, 5 s.h. Health and Social Issues for the Elderly
An introductory course in gerontology
PAS 605 addressing a broad range of concepts and
Women’s Health Clerkship issues associated with aged people. Topics
This rotation provides an exposure to the covered include stereotypes, the aging
spectrum of women’s health problems process, ageism, life cycles, minoring
and issues. Emphasis is on family plan- issues, body changes, abuse, drug usage,
ning and birth control; recognition of alternative living arrangements, retire-
sexually transmitted disease; cancer ment, sexuality and dementia.
detection; prenatal care and delivery; and Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring.
the evaluation of gynecological problems.
Prerequisites: PAS 502, 512, 550, 570; clin- PPB 321 (PHA 321)
ical, approx. 240 hrs.; credit, 5 s.h. Introductory Pharmacy Experience 207
Program (IPEP) Ia
PAS 606 Part one of the overall course. IPEP Ia
Ambulatory Medicine Clerkship provides students pharmacy practice
This clerkship facilitates the student’s experiences through active learning exer-
ability to evaluate health related prob- cises and simulated interaction with
lems encountered in a community-based patients and health care providers. Areas
setting. Students interview and examine of instruction include reading and inter-
patients, synthesize information to iden- preting prescriptions and prescriber
tify problems, and formulate and imple- orders, labeling preparations, pricing,
ment therapeutic plans. recognition of manufacturer and product,
Prerequisites: PAS 502, 512, 550, 570; clin- use of standard references, third-party
ical, approx. 240 hrs.; credit, 5 s.h. payments, and pharmacy regulations.
Prerequisites: Third year standing in
PAS 607 PharmD program; recitation, 1 hrs.; lab, 3
Geriatrics and Rehabilitation Clerkship hrs. every other week, 1 s.h.; fall.
This practicum presents an interdiscipli-
nary approach to the multi-dimensional PPB 322 (PHA 322)
assessment and management of individ- Introductory Pharmacy Experience
uals with functional limitations associat- Program (IPEP) Ib
ed with aging or resulting from chronic Provides students pharmacy practice
diseases. experiences through active learning exer-
Prerequisites: PAS 502, 512, 550, 570; clin- cises and simulated interaction with
ical, approx. 240 hrs.; credit, 5 s.h. patients and health care providers. Areas
of instruction include reading and inter-
Pharmacy Practice – preting prescriptions and prescribers
Boston (PPB) orders, labeling preparations, pricing,
Note 1: The minimum acceptable grade in telephone communication, recognition
any course with a PPB prefix is C-. of manufacturer and product, use of
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
standard references, third-party pay- nology in pharmacy practice. Students
ments, and pharmacy regulations. work on oral and written presentation
Prerequisites: PPB 321; recitation, 1 hrs.; skills, patient case study format, personal
lab, 3 hrs. every other week, 1 s.h.; spring. portfolio development and patient cross
disability issues. Students attend bi-weekly
PPB 351 (PHA 351) lectures and develop and deliver a group
Medical Terminology presentation during the semester.
Designed to acquaint students with basic Prerequisite: 4th year standing; class, 2 hrs
terminology of body systems and selected biweekly, credit, 1 s.h.; fall.
disease entities. Students learn to derive
the meanings of medical words through PPB 419, 519 (PHA 419, 519)
analysis of prefixes, roots and suffixes. Introductory Pharmacy Experience
Class, 1 hr.; credit, 1 s.h.; spring. Programs III and IV
These courses provide students in the
PPB 390 (PHA 390) fourth and fifth years with transitional
Survey of Alternative/Complementary experiences with active learning in vari-
Healing Practices ous pharmacy settings including com-
Provides an overview of various alternative munity and institutional practice with an
healing practices such as homeopathy, opportunity to begin the development of
Chinese medicine, chiropractic, ayurvedic basic practice skills and interface with
and Shamanic medicine. Concepts of the patients and health care providers.
health-belief system, administration and Prerequisites: All 3rd year required courses,
208 monitoring of therapy, and socioeconomic PPB 322; experiential: 4-8 hrs. per week,
issues are explored for each discipline totaling 44 hrs. during a semester; credit, 1
through lectures and experiential presenta- s.h./course.
tions from practitioners.
Prerequisites: BIO 151; class, 3 hrs.; credit, PPB 487 (PHA 487)
3 s.h.; spring. Drug Literature Evaluation
Focuses on the retrieval methods, evalua-
PPB 414 (PHA 414) tion techniques and clinical application
Virology and Antiinfectives of medical and pharmacy literature.
An integrated course of virology, antivi- Assignments are designed to develop the
ral agents, medicinal chemistry of antibi- student’s skills in applying this literature
otics, and therapeutics of antibiotics. to clinical problem solving.
Other topics include antifungal and Prerequisite: 4th year standing; PSB 424;
antiparasitic agents, as well as antibiotic class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall, spring.
allergy, including its recognition, preven-
tion, and treatment. PPB 502 (PHA 502)
Prerequisites: 4th year standing, BIO 255, OTC Drugs/Self Care
PSB 441, 451; class, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; OTC Drugs/Self Care introduces stu-
spring dents to non-prescription medications,
herbs, vitamins, homeopathic products,
PPB 418 (PHA 418) medical and para-pharmaceutical
Introductory Pharmacy Experience devices used by patients for self-treat-
Program II ment and disease state monitoring in
Expands the concepts of pharmaceutical such common illnesses as cough and
care and professionalism from IPEP I and cold, dermatological and gastro-intesti-
introduces students to the role of the nal disorders, pregnancy and analgesia.
pharmacist in a variety of practice settings, Prerequisites: 4th year standing; PSB 352;
as well as the expanding roles of the phar- pre/corequisites: PSB 441, 451; class, 2
macy technician and utilization of tech- hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall, spring.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PPB 519 — see PPB 419 and their use in veterinary medicine. The
application of drug therapy to large,
PPB 522 (PHA 522) small, and exotic animals to obtain opti-
Parenteral Admixtures mum therapeutic outcomes and the
Introduces the organization and admin- opportunity to provide veterinary phar-
istration of an admixture program and macy services in a community or hospi-
admixture techniques. The proper uti- tal setting are emphasized. Additional
lization of parenteral products, as well as emphasis is placed on selection of appro-
parenteral drug compatibility literature priate drugs and drug regimens for
is also considered. selected species for common disease
Prerequisite: PSB 341; class, 2 hrs.; lab, 3 states. Both over-the-counter and pre-
hrs.; credit, 3 s.h. scription medications are studied.
Prerequisites: PPB 414, PSB 432, 454;
PPB 530 (PHA 530) credit, 3 s.h.; fall.
Undergraduate Research Project
Research participation at the undergrad- PPB 538 (PHA 538)
uate level is offered, with emphasis on Global Infectious Diseases
developing methods and techniques to An interdisciplinary course designed to
conduct research. expose students to a broad range of topics
Prerequisites: permission of instructor and in global infectious diseases. The course
approval by department chair; lab, 3-9 provides a specific focus on topics in travel
hrs.; credit, 1-3 s.h. (max.). medicine in the context of global infec-
tious disease. In addition to pharma- 209
PPB 532 (PHA 532) cotherapeutics, the public health, cultural,
Directed Study socio-political, psychosocial, and pharma-
This course provides faculty-directed coeconomic aspects of global infectious
study to an individual student wishing to diseases are also addressed. Students apply
explore a particular aspect of a pharmacy interdisciplinary concepts through partici-
practice related topic in greater detail. pation in service-learning, as well as small
Emphasis is placed on analysis of the group discussions and presentations. The
pharmacy and medical literature. service-learning component is designed to
Prerequisites: permission of instructor and provide students with a structured learn-
approval by the department chair; lab, 3-9 ing experience that combines community
hrs.; credit, 1-3 s.h. (max). service with explicit learning objectives,
preparation, and reflection.
PPB 535 (PHA 535) Prerequisites: PPB 414, PSB 454; class, 3
Herbs and Nutraceuticals hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring.
Therapeutic use and role of herbs and
nutraceuticals in the treatment of diverse PPB 545 (PHA 545)
conditions are discussed. The course Advanced Practice Management I
reviews manufacturing practices, regula- Part of the overall Advanced Practice
tions, and pharmaceutics, as well as Management course. It emphasizes the
adverse reactions, contraindications and pharmacist as the primary provider of
precautions of the best-selling dietary pharmaceutical care. Didactic and labo-
supplements. ratory experiences focus on advanced
Prerequisites: BIO 152 and CHE 132; aspects of pharmacy practice, including
credits, 3 s.h.; fall, spring. patient counseling, physical exams, man-
agerial applications, compliance with
PPB 537 (PHA 537) legal requirements, exploring complex
Veterinary Pharmacy ethical and patient care issues, and self-
Introduces veterinary pharmaceuticals directed learning.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Prerequisite: LIB 420, PPB 414, 418, PSB nation of therapeutic endpoints and
362, 442, 454; pre/corequisites: PPB 551, goals, and individualization of therapy
553, PSB 411; class, 1 hr.; lab, 3 hrs.; credit, based on pharmacokinetic and pharma-
2 s.h.; fall. codynamic principles as well as pharma-
coeconomic considerations.
PPB 546 (PHA 546) Prerequisites: PSB 432, 442, 454; PPB 414,
Advanced Practice Management II 502; pre/corequisites: PPB 551; class, 6 hrs.;
Second part of the Advanced Practice credit, 6 s.h.; fall.
Management course. Builds on knowl-
edge and skills acquired in part one of this PPB 554 (PHA 554)
course. Emphasizes the pharmacists as the Disease State Management II
primary provider of pharmaceutical care. Continuation of a sequence of courses
Didactic and laboratory experiences focus that address the principles of pharma-
on advanced aspects of pharmacy prac- cotherapeutics and the functional conse-
tice, including patient counseling, physical quences of major diseases. It specifically
exams, managerial applications, compli- builds upon the knowledge gained in
ance with legal requirements, exploring Disease State Management I and inte-
complex ethical and patient care issues, grates principles of pharmaceutical care in
and self-directed learning. a stepwise fashion. In the advanced course
Prerequisite: PPB 545; pre/corequisites: sequence, discussion focuses on more
PPB 552, 554; class, 1 hr., Lab, 3 hrs.; cred- complex therapeutic problem solving and
it, 2 s.h.; spring. evaluation of treatment strategies com-
210 monly used in clinical practice. Emphasis
PPB 551, 552 (PHA 551, 552) includes selection of appropriate treat-
Pharmacotherapeutics Seminar I, II ment regimens and monitoring parame-
This series involves case presentations fol- ters, assessment of adverse drug reactions,
lowed by discussion of the presented drug interactions or drug-induced dis-
material using the problem based learning eases, determination of therapeutic end-
approach. Cases, journal clubs, and con- points and goals, and individualization of
sults provide the opportunity for in-depth therapy based on pharmacokinetic and
exploration of pharmacotherapeutic top- pharmacodynamic principles as well as
ics. Elements of clinical practice are incor- pharmacoeconomic considerations.
porated into the small group discussion to Prerequisites: PPB 545, 551, 553;
duplicate a real life clinical environment. pre/corequisites: PPB 487, 546, 552;
Corequisites for PPB 551: PPB 553; for class, 6 hrs.; credit, 6 s.h.; spring.
PPB 552: PPB 554; seminar, 3 hrs.; credit,
1 s.h./course; fall, spring. PPB 558 (PHA 558)
Clinical Toxicology and Substance Abuse
PPB 553 (PHA 553) An integrated course of medicinal chem-
Disease State Management I istry, pharmacology/toxicology, and the
Part of a sequence of courses that address clinical treatment of toxicology syn-
the principles of pharmacotherapeutics dromes. In addition, the manifestation
and functional consequences of major and treatment of both acute and chronic
diseases. Discussion focuses on therapeu- substance abuse and withdrawal disor-
tic problem solving and the evaluation of ders are presented and discussed. This is
treatment strategies commonly used in an elective for PharmD classes of 2006 and
clinical practice. Emphasis includes selec- 2007, but required for PharmD class of
tion of appropriate treatment regimens 2008 and beyond.
and monitoring parameters, assessment Prerequisites: PSB 442, 432, 454, PPB 414;
of adverse drug reactions, drug interac- pre/corequisites: PPB 502, 553; class 2 hrs.;
tions or drug-induced diseases, determi- credit 2 s.h.; fall.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PPB 600 (PHA 600) credit: PPB 623, 5 s.h.; PPB 625 and 633, 6
Principles of Pharmaceutical Care s.h. each.
Introduces students to the concept of
Pharmaceutical Care and the pharma- PPB 623A, 625A, 633A
cist’s responsibility for ensuring optimal (PHA 623A, 625A, 633A)
healthcare outcomes for the patients they Pharmacotherapeutics I, II, and III
serve. This course is designed meantto Practice and Seminar
prepare students for future This series of courses engages the students
Pharmacotherapeutic courses. Clinical in the provision of pharmaceutical care. It
skills focused on include: collection, involves small group case discussions and
organization, and evaluation of patient experiential coursework. Students will
and drug information needed to render present and discuss patient care activities
optimal pharmaceutical care recommen- from their practice sites that correspond
dations; physical assessment skills, oral to topics and concepts learned in the
and written healthcare communications, Pharmacotherapeutic course series. Cases,
and clinical problem solving. journal clubs and pharmacy consults are
Prerequisite: NTPD student; class, 3-day discussed using audio and/or textual
intensive campus-based orientation; online discussion boards. One oral patient
online coursework; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. case presentation is presented by students
each semester on-campus. Students are
PPB 623, 625, 633 expected to spend a minimum of 5 hours
(PHA 623, 625, 633) each week conducting patient-care activi-
Pharmacotherapeutics I, II, and III- ties at the practice sites. These activities 211
Nontraditional are reviewed by a faculty preceptor.
This sequence of courses addresses the PPB 623A corequisites: PPB 623; PPB
principles of pharmacotherapeutics and 625A corequisites: PPB 625; PPB 633A
functional consequences of major diseases. corequisites: PPB 633; class: one meeting
Discussion focuses on therapeutic prob- per semester; online coursework; experien-
lem-solving and the evaluation of treat- tial, 5 hrs/wk; credit, 1 s.h. each course.
ment strategies commonly used in clinical
practice. Emphasis includes selection of PPB 661 through 667
appropriate treatment regimens and mon- (PHA 661 through 667)
itoring parameters, assessment of adverse Pharmacotherapy Modules I-VII
drug reactions, drug interactions and These courses engage students in the
drug-induced diseases, determination of provision of pharmaceutical care to
therapeutic endpoints and goals, and indi- patients through the use of an organ sys-
vidualization of therapy based on pharma- tem approach. Students explore and dis-
cokinetic and pharmacodynamic cuss application of advanced
principles as well as pharmacoeconomic pharmacotherapeutic principles as they
considerations. This series of courses relate to patients at their practice sites
builds on concepts and knowledge in a who have specific diseases and disorders.
stepwise approach. In the advanced course Prerequisites: PPB 600, 672, 681; NTPD stu-
sequences, discussion focuses on more dent; didactic class meets monthly, uses
complex therapeutic problem solving and online technology; experiential, 10
utilizes knowledge gained previously. hrs./week; credit, 3 s.h./course.
PPB 623 prerequisites: PPB 600, 672, 681;
corequisites: PPB 623A. PPB 625 prerequi- PPB 668 (PHA 668)
sites: PPB 600, 672, 681; corequisites: PPB Pharmacotherapy Module VIII
625A. PPB 633 prerequisites: PPB 625; Three options are available to the student
corequisites: PPB 633A. Class, one campus regarding the format of this module: 1)
meeting per semester; online coursework; completion of a project by the student to
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
improve pharmacy practice within their PPB 681 (PHA 681)
own practice site; 2) completion of a clerk- Clinical Pharmacokinetics
ship under the supervision of a faculty Involves clinical applications of pharmaco-
member either as a one four-week rotation; kinetic principles. Emphasis is placed on
or 3) two two-week rotations. Rotations are identification of actual and theoretical fac-
conducted on a full-time basis (40 hours tors that contribute to variabilities in phar-
per week). This module may be completed macokinetic parameters and associated
anytime after the student has successfully pharmacological responses. Several dosing
completed 17 semester hours of credit. methods are critically explored, contrasted,
Prerequisites: NTPD student; PHA 623, and applied using a case history approach.
625, 633; experiential: 160 hrs./semester; Prerequisite: PPB 600 and NTPD student;
credit, 3 s.h.; fall. class, one campus-based meeting; online
coursework; credit, 2 s.h.
PPB 668A
Pharmacotherapeutics IV PPB 693, 694 (PHA 693, 694)
Practice and Seminar Advanced Pharmacy Experience
This course is a continuation of PHA I, Programs
II, and III Practice and Seminar. This These courses offer students experiences in
course further engages students in the which they communicate with patients,
provision of pharmaceutical care at their professionals and peers; identify clinical
practice sites. More complex and exten- problems; and formulate solutions.
sive patient care activities are expected Clinical clerkship represents a full academ-
212 and evaluated by faculty preceptors. ic year (1440 hours) of clinically oriented
Practice site activities are presented to rotations offered primarily at off-campus
small groups using online discussion sites. All rotations are six weeks in length.
boards. Students are expected to spend a Required Rotations:
minimum of 10 hours each week con- Inpatient medicine, institutional pharma-
ducting patient-care activities at the prac- cy practice, ambulatory care, and com-
tice sites. Students are required to present munity pharmacy practice.
one formal presentation on campus. Elective Rotations:
Prerequisites: PPB 623A, 625A, 633A;class, The elective rotations may be chosen
one campus meeting; online coursework; from such areas as administration, cardi-
experiential 10 hrs/ wk; credit, 3 s.h. ology, critical care medicine, drug infor-
mation, emergency medicine,
PPB 672 (PHA 672) gastroenterology, home health care,
Drug Literature Resources infectious disease, neonatology, nephrol-
and Evaluation ogy, neurology, oncology/hematology,
Focuses on three specific aspects relative to obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, poison
the medical literature: retrieval methods, information, and psychiatry. One elective
evaluation techniques and clinical applica- must be a patient care elective.
tion. The types of medical literature are Prerequisites for all rotations: All required
presented, compared and contrasted with courses. No elective or required course may
regard to their applicability to clinical prob- be taken with rotations; experiential, 40
lem solving. Clinical situations and drug- hrs./week, 240 hrs total; credit, 6 s.h. for
related problems are presented throughout each rotation
the course to illustrate the application of
the literature as a primary component of
the clinical problem-solving process.
Prerequisite: PPB 600 and NTPD student;
class, one campus-based meeting; online
coursework; credit, 3 s.h.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Pharmaceutical their equivalents; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.;
Sciences–Boston (PSB) fall.
PSB 220 (SAS 220) PSB 329 (PHL 342)
Introduction to Health Care Delivery Human Physiology II
Introduces the complex areas of health Continuation of PSB 328. It includes dis-
care delivery from public policy perspec- cussions of the following systems: circula-
tives. Lecture and classroom discussions tory, respiratory, gastrointestinal and renal.
provide interdisciplinary approaches to Prerequisite: PSB 328 or its equivalent;
difficult political, social and economic class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring.
issues that confront health care practi-
tioners and the public. PSB 331 (CHE 331)
Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring. Biochemistry I
The physical-chemical properties of the
PSB 261 (SAS 261) major classes of biomolecules are studied
Management with particular emphasis on the relation-
Provides management concepts and ana- ship between these properties and the
lytical methods to effectively plan, orga- structure and function of biomolecules.
nize, direct, control and evaluate Prerequisites: third-year standing, MAT 152,
business objectives. Emphasizes the effi- BIO 152, and CHE 232 or their equivalents;
cient utilization of human, physical and class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall.
financial resources.
Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. PSB 332 (CHE 332) 213
Biochemistry II
PSB 301 (PHL 301) The metabolic processes of the expres-
Pharmacology for Allied Health sion of genetic material, energy produc-
Professionals tion and storage, and synthesis of
An introductory course designed to biomolecules are studied. Proper nutri-
familiarize students with commonly used tion is examined utilizing the processes
drugs, their mechanisms of action, indi- that integrate and regulate metabolism.
cations and major adverse effects. The Prerequisite: PSB 331 or its equivalent;
course follows a disease-based format class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring.
and includes pharmacotherapy of cardio-
vascular, CNS, endocrine, bacterial and PSB 333 (CHE 333)
malignant conditions. Principles of drug Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory
administration and pharmacokinetics are Introduces the physical methods used to
also presented. isolate, identify, and characterize proteins
Prerequisites: BIO 210 and CHE 210 or and nucleic acids.
PSB 352; class 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. Prerequisite: PSB 331; lab, 4 hrs.; credit,
1 s.h.; spring.
PSB 328 (PHL 341)
Human Physiology I PSB 335 (IND 331)
A comprehensive course dealing with the Pharmaceutical Technology
principles of human physiology with Introduction to the organizational struc-
emphasis placed on the maintenance of ture of the pharmaceutical industry and
normal functions. Basic aspects of cell the desirable competencies required of
physiology, including nerve and muscle pharmacists in industry. The course
cell function as well as the central, auto- includes an elementary treatment of the
nomic nervous and endocrine systems regulatory aspects of industrial pharmacy,
are studied in relation to homeostasis. the unit operations in pharmaceutical pro-
Prerequisites: BIO 151, 152, CHE 232, or duction, the pharmaceutical technology of
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
dosage forms, and quality assurance con- formulations and employing aseptic
cepts and good manufacturing practices. techniques.
Prerequisite: PSB 340; class, 3 hrs.; credit, Prerequisites: PSB 340, PSB 343; corequi-
3 s.h.; spring. sites: PSB 341; recitation, 1 hrs.; lab, 3 hrs.
every other week, 1 s.h.; spring.
PSB 339 (CHE 344)
Medical Biochemistry PSB 346 (CHE 346)
The principles of the structure-function Physico-Chemical Properties
relationship of biomolecules, the metab- of Drug Molecules
olism of nutrients, and genetic informa- Reviews the basic physico-chemical prin-
tion processing are explored from a ciples as applied to small molecule drug
clinical perspective. The application of development, their pharmacological
these principles in medicine and phar- activities, and mechanism of actions in
macy is highlighted through the use of various disease states. Focuses on an
case studies and their discussion. understanding of organic functional
Prerequisite: BIO 152, CHE 232; class, 3 groups and absorption, metabolism, dis-
hrs.; credits, 3 s.h.; fall. tribution and excretion of drugs. Drug-
receptor interactions will be explored
PSB 340 (IND 340) using selected examples.
Pharmaceutics I Prerequisite: PSB 339; class, 3 hrs.; credit,
A study of the mathematical, physico- 3 s.h.; spring.
chemical, and biological principles con-
214 cerned with the formulation, PSB 352 (PHL 352)
preparation, manufacture, and effective- Pathophysiology
ness of pharmaceutical dosage forms. Focuses on mechanisms of tissue injury to
Prerequisites: third-year standing, CHE 232, organ systems during selected disease
MAT 152, PHY 290; class, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 states with the goal of providing students
s.h.; fall. with a rationale for drug therapy.
Emphasis is placed on the role of the
PSB 341 (IND 341) immune system in disease as well as on the
Pharmaceutics II specific alterations that occur to normal
This course is a continuation of physiology of the cardiovascular, respira-
Pharmaceutics I, PSB 340. tory, renal, GI, endocrine, and central ner-
Prerequisite: PSB 340; class, 3 hrs.; credit, vous systems during the disease process.
3 s.h.; spring. Prerequisites: PSB 328; Medical
Terminology Competence or coregistration
PSB 343 (IND 343) for PPB 351; corequisite: PSB 329; class, 3
Pharmaceutics Laboratory I hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring.
Designed for the student to apply phar-
maceutical principles and to develop PSB 359 (SAS 360)
proficiency when compounding oral and Marketing
topical formulations. An introduction to marketing as a func-
Prequisite/corequisite: PSB 340; recitation, 1 tional area of the business enterprise,
hrs.; lab, 3 hrs. every other week, 1 s.h.; fall. including an analytic review and man-
agerial approach to problems in pricing
PSB 344 (IND 344) and distribution of goods and services in
Pharmaceutics Laboratory II the marketplace.
Continuation of PSB 343. The laboratory Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring.
is designed for the student to apply phar-
maceutical principles and to develop pro-
ficiency when compounding selected
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PSB 362 (SAS 340) PSB 415
Introduction to Pharmacy Practice Accounting
Management Introduces the principles and practices
The theories and practice of business and of modern accounting. Lectures and
systems management in a variety of phar- classroom discussion provide a basic
macy practice settings, including hospi- understanding of how business transac-
tals and integrated healthcare systems, tions are recognized and how this infor-
managed care organizations, and retail mation is used in making business
are explored. Current licensure issues, the decisions. Accounting rules, measures,
development and implementation of formulas, ratios, and techniques are cov-
clinical services and performance mea- ered in this overview course.
surement practices used by professionals Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall.
in the successful management of phar-
macy operations are discussed. PSB 421 (SAS 425)
Prerequisite: Third year standing; class, 2 Pharmacoepidemiology
hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall. Pharmacoepidemiology is introduced
through concepts and methods used to
PSB 410 (LAW 410) measure the source, diffusion, and use of
Pharmaceutical Regulation and Law drugs in populations. Emphasis is placed
Introduces the regulatory, legal and strate- on determining pharmaceutical care out-
gic aspects of pharmaceutical regulation comes and identifying potential or real
and law through readings, lectures and drug-use problems.
discussion. Explores the U.S. Food and Prerequisites: NTPD student; online 215
Drug Administration and its authority coursework; credit, 2 s.h.; fall, spring.
over the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic
Act. Topics include prescription, over-the- PSB 422 (SAS 422)
counter, biologic, device and cosmetics Drug Education
approval and regulation. Principles and methods of drug education,
Prerequisite: PSB 220 or consent of instruc- for both medical and nonmedical drug
tor; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. use, are presented and discussed, with an
emphasis on the actual development and
PSB 411 (LAW 451) implementation of specific informational
Pharmacy Law materials and educational programs.
Examines state and federal legal require- Prerequisite: PSB 329 or equivalent, or con-
ments associated with pharmacy practice sent of instructor; PSB 429 recommended;
and operations including regulation of class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall.
pharmacy personnel, pharmacies, phar-
macy departments, controlled substances, PSB 423 (SAS 432)
dispensing functions, and prospective Healthcare Marketing
drug review and counseling. Introduces students to the issues and con-
Prerequisite: fourth-year standing; PPB 321, cepts that define the manner in which
322; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall, spring. healthcare is marketed in the United
States. Theories and practice of health-
PSB 412 (LAW 340) care/systems marketing are explored fully,
Medical Patients’ Rights and through course readings, lectures and dis-
Professionals’ Liabilities cussions, including such topics as market
Facilitates identification and analysis of environment(s), institutions, customer/
medical patients’ legal rights from the pricing/product strategy, and the analysis
beginning to the end of life, and health of promotional programs.
care providers’ corresponding legal Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall.
responsibilities.
Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PSB 424 (SAS 435) PSB 428 (SAS 456)
Research Methods in Human Resource Management
Pharmacoepidemiology Personnel management issues are dis-
Pharmacoepidemiology is introduced cussed using a case-based approach.
through concepts and methods used to Major topics include supervisory effec-
measure the source, diffusion, and use of tiveness, leadership, delegation, discipli-
drugs in populations. Emphasis is placed inary actions, evaluation and promotion,
on determining pharmaceutical care out- and management of change.
comes and identifying potential or real Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall.
drug use problems.
Prerequisites: 4th year standing; corequi- PSB 430 (IND 430)
sites: PSB 451, PSB 441 (PharmD pro- Pharmacokinetics I
gram only); class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall. A study of absorption, distribution,
metabolism, and elimination (ADME)
PSB 425 (SAS 440) processes using compartmental concepts
Healthcare Management and factors that influence these process-
Introduces students to theories and prac- es. Emphasis is placed upon determina-
tices of business development and man- tion of pharmacokinetic parameters
agement in a variety of healthcare from blood/urine data following admin-
settings, including hospitals and inte- istration of a single dose of drugs by var-
grated systems, managed care organiza- ious routes. Additionally, the course
tions, and in pharmacy services. Explores includes topics on the influence of phys-
216 current management techniques and iochemical and formulation factors on
performance measurement practices the bioavailability of drugs, and therefore
used by various professionals in the pro- their in vivo performance.
vision of healthcare services. Prerequisite: PSB 340; class, 2 hrs.; credit,
Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. 2 s.h.; spring.
PSB 426 (SAS 442) PSB 432 (IND 432)
Pharmaceutical Marketing Pharmacokinetics II
The theories and practice of pharmaceu- A continuation of Pharmacokinetics I with
tical marketing, including service and discussion on the influence of physio-
product development and sales, to hospi- chemical factors on the bioavailability of
tals and integrated systems, managed drugs and their in–vivo performance.
care organizations, pharmacies and con- Includes the kinetics of drug disposition
sumers are explored. Case analysis of following their administration by intra-
several product management examples is venous infusion and intravenous bolus and
used to demonstrate marketing concepts. oral multiple dosing. Discusses pharmaco-
Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h. kinetics of drugs that follow a two-com-
partment model and the principles of
PSB 427 (SAS 452) non-linear kinetics. Involves clinical appli-
Social Pharmacology cations of pharmacokinetic principles and
The nature and meaning of drug effects factors that contribute to the variability in
are examined, integrating information pharmacokinetics of selected drugs.
from pharmaceutical and social sciences, Prerequisites: fourth-year standing, PSB 430;
to explore how and why drugs are dis- class, 3 hrs.; credit 3 s.h.; fall.
covered and used. Historical and cross-
cultural examples are employed in this PSB 440 (CHE 440)
advanced study of drug effects and use. Molecular Biotechnology
Prerequisites: PSB 441, 451; PSB 429 recom- This course reviews molecular and cellu-
mended; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; spring. lar biology and emphasizes the applica-
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
tion of recombinant DNA technology to PSB 451 (PHL 451)
present day biotechnology. The course Pharmacology I
reviews both theoretical and practical Introduces the student to the science of
aspects of recombinant protein expres- pharmacology with emphasis on the basic
sion, vaccine design and gene therapy. principles of pharmacology, gene therapy
Prerequisites: PSB 339 (CHE 344) or factors modifying drug responses, dose-
equivalent, or instructor consent. Class, 3 response relationships, and indepth con-
hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. sideration of the effects of drugs on the
autonomic nervous system, on antacids,
PSB 441 (CHE 441) histamine, and eicosanoids and on the
Medicinal Chemistry I central nervous system. Integrated with
A study of the effect of chemical func- PSB 441.
tional groups on the physiochemical Prerequisite: 4th year standing, PSB 329 or
properties, biological activity, kinetics of its equivalent, PSB 352; corequisite: PSB
medicinal agents. Agents affecting the 441 or consent of instructor; class, 4 hrs.;
autonomic nervous system are consid- credit, 4 s.h.; fall.
ered in detail. Drugs acting on the cen-
tral nervous system are introduced. PSB 453 (PHL 453)
Integrated with PSB 451. Experimental Pharmacology
Prerequisite: fourth-year standing, PSB 332 This elective hands-on laboratory is
or its equivalent, PSB 430; corequisite: PSB designed to give the interested student an
451 or consent of instructor; class, 3 hrs.; opportunity to engage in pharmacological
credit, 3 s.h.; fall. research, with emphasis on cardiovascular 217
pharmacology. The use of the rat as an in
PSB 442 (CHE 442) vivo model for the investigation and evalu-
Medicinal Chemistry II ation of antihypertensive agents and the
A continuation of CHE 441. The discus- use of in vitro isolated heart and atrial
sion of central nervous system agents is preparations are examples of the types of
concluded. Other topics include cardio- experimentation which are performed by
vascular agents, diuretics, endocrine the students. Laboratory reports and an
hormones, antidiabetic agents, and anti- oral presentation are required. Enrollment
cancer drugs are discussed in detail. limited to six, fourth-year students.
Integrated with PSB 454. Prerequisites: PSB 451 and consent of
Prerequisite: PSB 441 or its equivalent; instructor; lab, 6 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.
corequisite: PSB 454 or consent of instruc-
tor.; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. PSB 454 (PHL 454)
Pharmacology II
PSB 444 (SAS 444) A continuation of PHL 451 and the dis-
Organizational Development cussion of central nervous system drugs
A thorough review of organizational is concluded. Cardiovascular, renal, and
development and improvement practices endocrine pharmacology is presented. In
is the basis for this course, including the addition, cancer chemotherapy and anti-
roles and values of such corporate attrib- asthmatics will be presented. Integrated
utes as training and resource develop- with PSB 442.
ment, culture, planning and strategy Prerequisite: PSB 451 or its equivalent;
implementation. The focus of lectures corequisite: PSB 442 or consent of instruc-
and materials is on the identification of tor; class, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; spring.
organizational strengths and weaknesses
as well as their remedy.
Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PSB 455 (IND 491) PSB 740 (PHL 744)
Community Pharmacy Management Cardiovascular Physiology
Internship This course provides the interested stu-
This course is designed to integrate and dent the opportunity to understand on a
apply the student’s knowledge and skills theoretical and practical basis, the inter-
regarding management in a real-life work- dependence of phenomena and events in
ing environment. Under the supervision of various parts of this complex system and
the practice-site preceptor, the student the involvement of those events in nor-
learns to make professional decisions. mal and abnormal functional states.
Prerequisites: 4th year in BS Pharmaceutical Prerequisite: PSB 329 or consent of
Marketing and Management Program, per instructor; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.
arrangement with instructor; credit, 3 s.h.
PSB 752 (CHE 752)
PSB 530 (IND/PHL/SAS 530) Advanced Topics in Biochemistry
Undergraduate Research Project A laboratory-based course emphasizing
Research participation at the undergrad- modern biochemical techniques and the
uate level for superior students, with practical application of advanced bio-
emphasis on the methods and techniques chemical topics. The student will under-
of research. Offered at the discretion of take a semester-long experiment
the division. involving the purification and functional
Prerequisites: permission of instructor and characterization of an expressed protein.
approval by division director; lab, 3-6 hrs.; Prerequisite: PSB 332, or consent of instruc-
218 credit, 1-3 hrs. (max.). tor; class, 1 hr.; lab, 6 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.
PSB 532 (IND/PHL/SAS 532) PSB 802 (CHE 802)
Directed Study Chemistry of Peptides and Proteins
Provides faculty-directed study to an Covers structure, stability, properties,
individual student wishing to examine a isolation, purification, identification,
particular topic in pharmacology in and synthesis of proteins. Bases of theo-
greater detail. Emphasis is placed on the retical and experimental approaches to
student’s analysis of the scientific litera- conduct protein binding studies are con-
ture. Faculty-assisted instruction in all sidered in detail.
areas of pharmacology is available. Prerequisite: PSB 331-332 or consent of
Prerequisites: consent of instructor and instructor; corequisite: PSB 803; class, 2
department chair; credit, 1-3 s.h. (6 s.h. hrs.; credit 2 s.h.; fall, spring.
max.)
PSB 803 (CHE 803)
PSB 720 (IND 720) Laboratory Techniques for
Good Manufacturing Protein Handling
Practices Compliance Provides laboratory experience in protein
Explores in depth the promulgated regula- isolation, purification and identification.
tions through which the Federal govern- Binding studies of selected drugs to the
ment controls drugs, cosmetics and purified proteins is conducted. Hands-on
diagnostics. Major emphasis on under- experience using computer programs to
standing the need for and the intent of analyze protein-ligand binding is provided.
regulations and developing mechanisms Corequisite: PSB 802; laboratory, 3 hrs.;
for implementation and compliance. credit 1 s.h.; fall, spring.
class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PSB 807 Prerequisite: consent of instructor; class, 2
Unit Operations hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall.
Imparts a firm understanding of various
industrial operations used in the manu- PSB 812 (PHL 812)
facturing of pharmaceutical dosage Advanced Physiology II
forms in order to lay a foundation for A continuation of PSB 811. Circulatory,
other courses dealing with the specific respiratory and renal systems are examined.
aspects of dosage form development and Prerequisite: PSB 811; class, 2 hrs.; credit 2
manufacture. s.h.; spring.
Class, 2 hrs.; lab, 3 hrs.; credits, 3 s.h.; varies.
PSB 815 (CHE 815)
PSB 808 (IND 808) Drug Metabolism
Advanced Physical Pharmacy I The metabolism of drugs and other for-
An analysis of the theory of physical eign compounds is considered. Emphasis
chemical properties such as solubility, dif- is placed on those substances that are of
fusion, dissolution, interfacial phenome- therapeutic importance. Phase I and
non, and rheology and their application Phase II metabolism, hepatic and intesti-
in the development of dosage forms. nal drug metabolism, pharmacogenetics
Prerequisite: PSB 340 or consent of variability, active metabolites and toxici-
instructor; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. ty, drug-drug and herbal-drug interac-
tions, in vitro systems, in-vivo methods,
PSB 809 (IND 809) and inducers of CYP450 isozymes are all
Advanced Physical Pharmacy II considered in depth. 219
An analysis of the theory of physical Prerequisite: PSB 332 or consent of instruc-
chemical properties and their applica- tor; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring.
tions in the drug dosage form design,
and in vitro evaluation and stabilization PSB 818 (GRA 801)
of dosage forms. The course reviews the Laboratory Rotations
theory of chemical degradation and Provides new graduate students opportu-
isothermal and solid-state degradation. nities to gain preliminary hands-on expe-
Prerequisite: PSB 808 or consent of instruc- rience in laboratory techniques and to
tor; class, 2 hrs.; lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. identify an area of research of potential
interest.
PSB 810 (CHE 810) Lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 1 s.h.
Heterocyclic Chemistry
An introduction to heterocyclic chem- PSB 819 (GRA 810)
istry is presented along rational lines. Graduate Seminar
Nomenclature, methods of synthesis, An interdisciplinary seminar required for
and chemical properties of various hete- all graduate students in the pharmaceuti-
rocyclic ring systems are discussed. cal sciences offered each semester, whether
Prerequisites: CHE 232 and physical taken for credit or not.
chemistry, or consent of instructor; class, 2 class, 1 hr./week; credit, 1 s.h. with a
hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall cumulative maximum of 3 s.h. for MS and
6 s.h. for PhD.
PSB 811 (PHL 811)
Advanced Physiology I PSB 820 (CHE 820)
Basic aspects of cell physiology, including Advanced Medicinal Chemistry
nerve and muscle cell function as well as The rational utilization of drug structure-
the central nervous, autonomic nervous activity relationships in the design of new
and endocrine systems are studied in drugs is considered. Specific topics
relation to homeostasis. include enzyme inhibition as a tool to
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
develop new therapeutic agents and AIDS hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; varies.
virus as potential target for drug design.
Prerequisite: PSB 441-442 or consent of PSB 831 (CHE 831)
instructor; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h. Advanced Organic Chemistry
The principles of physical organic chem-
PSB 822 (CHE 822) istry and the application of reaction
Enzyme Kinetics mechanisms to the design and synthesis
An introduction to the steady state and of organic structures are covered. The
rapid equilibrium kinetics of enzyme mechanisms of organic reactions and the
catalyzed reactions. Velocity equations relationships between reactivity and
for unireactant and multireactant structure are stressed.
enzyme reactions are studied through Prerequisites: CHE 232, and physical
computer modeling of kinetic data. The chemistry; class, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall.
kinetics of various enzyme inhibitors are
also examined. PSB 835 (IND 835)
Prerequisite: PSB 802, or consent of instruc- Advanced Pharmacokinetics
tor ; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; spring. An advanced study of pharmacokinetic
principles pertaining to ADME processes as
PSB 824 (IND 824) they apply to mammillary and other com-
Colloidal and Interfacial Phenomena plex pharmacokinetic models. Emphasizes
A study of interfacial and colloidal the utility of multi-compartment concepts
properties of chemical, biological and in the analysis of blood/urine data follow-
220 pharmaceutical significance. Surface ther- ing the administration of the drug by intra
modynamics, properties of monomolecu- and extravascular routes.
lar films, rheological measurements, and Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring.
micellization are studied from a theoreti-
cal consideration and a practical approach. PSB 836 (PHL 836)
Prerequisites: PSB 808, 809; Physical Pharmacodynamics
Chemistry; class, 2 hrs.; lab, 3 hrs.; credit, A detailed study is made of the chem-
3 s.h. istry, mechanism of action, and patho-
logic indication of certain cardiovascular
PSB 825 (IND 830) and psychotherapeutic agents. More lim-
Novel Drug Delivery Systems I ited studies of certain antispasmodic
The study of the principles involved in the compounds and analgesic substances
formulation of various controlled-release lend support.
drug dosage forms and mechanisms Prerequisites: PSB 841, 842, or equivalents;
responsible for drug release. The emphasis class, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall.
is placed on the orally administered dosage
forms and transdermal delivery systems. PSB 837 (PHL 837)
Prerequisites: PSB 808 and PSB 809. Class, Vascular Physiology and Pharmacology
3hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; varies. Provides the interested student with a
detailed study of the systemic and pul-
PSB 826 (IND 831) monary circulations. An emphasis is
Novel Drug Delivery Systems II placed on the physiological and pharma-
The study of the principles involved in the cological regulation of vascular tone.
formulation of various controlled-release Prerequisites: PSB 811-812 or equivalents;
drug dosage forms and mechanisms of class, 2 hrs.; credit 2 s.h.
drug release from such dosage forms. The
emphasis is placed on transdermal and PSB 840 (IND 840)
peptide/protein drug delivery systems. Advanced Biopharmaceutics
Prerequisites: PSB 808 and 809; class, 3 A study of the physicochemical proper-
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ties and formulation factors which affect interrelationships between drug efficacy
biological availability and the processes or toxicity and the causal genetic variants.
of drug absorption, distribution, metab- Fundamental principles of genetics and
olism, and excretion. Pharmacokinetic gene expression are discussed, as well as
aspects of drug therapy, graphical repre- the analytical techniques specific to
sentation, and interpretation of blood genomics. Recent publications related to
and urine data are emphasized. pharmacogenomics and its clinical conse-
Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. quences are analyzed.
Prerequisites: Graduate status or permis-
PSB 841 (PHL 841) sion of instructor; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3
Advanced Pharmacology I s.h.; varies.
The pharmacological response is exam-
ined as the interactions between the PSB 851 (CHE 856)
physicochemical properties of a drug and Bio-organic Chemistry
the body tissues. Explores the interac- Reviews the organic chemistry of biolog-
tions of drugs with whole tissue and ical catalysts including the essentials of
individual receptors. Emphasizes analysis enzymatic reactions. Emphasizes enzyme
of ligand binding data. and coenzyme structure and functions,
Class, 3 hrs.; lab, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall. mechanisms of action and modes of
inhibition.
PSB 842 (PHL 842) Prerequisites: PSB 332 or consent of
Advanced Pharmacology II instructor; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall.
Principles, methods and techniques 221
employed in the evaluation of drug effec- PSB 855 (PHL 855)
tiveness are presented together with Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
information on drug interactions with Provides information for the graduate
receptors to produce physiologic student on the various animal welfare
response. Emphasis is placed on the func- agencies and the proper care and use of
tioning of G-protein linked receptors. laboratory animals involved in scientific
Class, 3 hrs.; lab, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; Spring. experimentation.
Class, 1 hrs.; credit, 1 s.h.; fall.
PSB 846 (PHL 846)
Advanced Toxicology PSB 856 (PHL 856)
Considers the absorption, distribution Selected Topics in the Neurosciences
and excretion of a toxicant; metabolism of Exposes the student to recent develop-
toxic substances; and various drug-related ments in the fields of the neurosciences.
and non-drug related factors influencing Topics include receptor pharmacology,
toxicology. Emphasis is on the systemic blood-brain barrier transport, presynaptic
site of action for toxins, types of injury modulation, CNS control of cardiovascu-
produced in specific organs or systems, lar functions, thermoregulation, neuro-
and the agents that produce such injury. transmitter pharmacology, and epilepsy.
Prerequisite: PSB 842; class, 2 hrs.; credit, Prerequisite: consent of instructor; class, 1
2 s.h.; fall. hr.; credit, 1 s.h.
PSB 850 (PHL 861) PSB 860 (CHE 860)
Pharmacogenomics Chromatography
Pharmacogenomics is the study of the Discusses the practical application of
entire spectrum of human genes that chromatography with emphasis on liquid
determine drug response, and is the impe- chromatography, reviewing the theory
tus for the development of personalized and basic principles of chromatography as
medicine. This course examines known a separation tool, and techniques of
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
method development and validation. major/minor field of study. The proposal
Prerequisite: graduate admission and CHE is to be approved by the student’s gradu-
717 or equivalent, or consent of instructor; ate advisory committee several months
class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; spring. prior to beginning the program. At the
conclusion of the field-study program,
PSB 861 (CHE 861) the student and field supervisor submit a
Chromatography Laboratory report to the graduate advisory commit-
Provides lab experience in the develop- tee and the dean of Research and
ment and validation of the HPLC Graduate Studies. A cumulative maxi-
method for the analysis of pharmaceuti- mum of two semester hours may be
cals by evaluating the effects of molecu- applied toward the graduate degree. The
lar structures and the selection of amount of credit awarded for a special
columns and mobile phases in the prac- problem is subject to review by the grad-
tical development of the HPLC method. uate advisory committee and the dean of
Corequisite: PSB 860 for graduate students Research and Graduate Studies or
without previous instrumentation experi- Graduate Council. This course is not
ence; lab, 6 hrs.; credit, 1 s.h.; spring. subject to tuition remission.
Credit, 1-2 s.h. (cumulative max. 2 s.h.)
PSB 865 (PHL 860)
Drug Screening PSB 875 (IND 875)
Provides practical training in the qualita- Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms Design
tive evaluation of drug compounds from Application of pharmaceutics, physical
222 the standpoint of type of response and pharmacy and pharmacokinetics in a
possible site and mechanism of action, systematic approach to design and devel-
based on differential pharmacological opment of pharmaceutical dosage form.
characteristics, and the classification of It includes preformulation, selection of
these compounds according to determi- dosage form and its excipients, selection
native response features into proper of processes, application of quantitative
pharmacologic categories. techniques of optimization and process
Prerequisite: PSB 841-842 or equivalent, of drug registration.
or consent of instructor; class, 1 hr.; lab, 4 Class, 2 hrs.; lab, 9 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall.
hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall.
PSB 880 (IND/PHL/SAS 880)
PSB 872 (CHE/PHL 872) Research
Special Problems in Pharmacology Four semester hours required for the
A student may be permitted by the master’s degree and seven or eight semes-
Graduate Council to undertake a less ter hours required for the doctorate,
extensive investigation than that of the including one seminar hour. In no case
PhD dissertation or to participate in a shall more than three research credits be
field-study program at an off-campus taken until after the proposal has been
site. This investigation/field-study pro- approved by the Advisory Committee, the
gram is conducted in the areas of the Dean of Research and Graduate Studies.
student’s major or minor field of study Time and credit to be approved by the
and is open to all doctoral graduate stu- major professor
dents having completed at least two years
of doctoral study and two semesters of
research credits. Students are expected to
prepare a proposal including the nature
of the field work, the study objective, the
field-study site, the field-work supervisor
and other topics related to the student’s
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Physics and medicine and attends conferences.
Radiopharmacy (PHY) Prerequisite: PHY 385 or equivalent
Admission by consent of instructor; clinical
PHY 181 clerkship, 4 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall, spring.
General Physics
A non-calculus presentation of classical PHY 381
physics for students in allied health pro- Radiation Physics and Instrumentation
grams. Topics include: Newton’s Laws of Presents the basic principles of radiation,
Motion, work and energy, simple harmon- atomic and nuclear physics, and instru-
ic motion, and waves. Course also covers mentation. Topics include: quantum
electricity, magnetism and atomic physics. mechanics of atoms and nuclei, proper-
Prerequisite: MAT 141, College Algebra and ties of radionuclides, interaction of radi-
Trigonometry or its equivalent; class, 4 hrs; ation with matter, exposure, dose, health
credit, 4 s.h.; spring. physics, and instrumentation used in the
practice of nuclear medicine.
PHY 270 Prerequisite: NMT 271, PHY 181 or equiva-
Foundations of Physics I lent; class, 2 hrs.; lab, 2 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall.
Calculus-based introduction to the fun-
damental principles of mechanics, high- PHY 385
lighting applications to chemistry, Radiopharmaceutics
biology, and the health sciences. Strong A study of the major radiopharmaceuti-
emphasis is placed upon involving stu- cals used in nuclear medicine. Topics
dents in independent active investigation include method of preparation, mecha- 223
and inquiry, open discussion, problem nism of action, quality control, toxicity,
solving, and convincing argumentation cost, and practical considerations regard-
from first principles. ing their use in nuclear medicine.
Prerequisites: MAT 152 or equivalent; class, Prerequisite: NMT 281/PHY 381, or equiv-
3 hrs.; lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall, spring. alent; class, 2 hrs.; lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.
PHY 273 Radiography (RAD)
Physics II
Calculus-based study of oscillations, waves RAD 110
in elastic media, optics and electromagnet- Introduction to Radiography
ism, highlighting applications to chem- Introduces the student to the use of ion-
istry, biology, and the health sciences. izing radiation in health care. Topics
Involves students in independent, active include an introduction to positioning
investigation and inquiry, open discussion, terminology, professional organizations,
problem solving, and convincing argu- ionizing radiation, and the basic princi-
mentation from first physics principles. ples of radiation protection.
Prerequisite: PHY 270 or equivalent; class, Prerequisite: enrollment in Radiography
3 hrs.; lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; spring. major or consent of instructor; class, 3 hrs.;
credit, 1 s.h.; summer.
PHY 371
Applied Radiopharmacy RAD 201C, RAD 202C,
This clerkship affords students exposure Radiography Internship I, II
and participation in the practice of radio- Supervised clinical experience in radiog-
pharmacy. It includes the purchasing, raphy. The student observes and per-
compounding, storage, dispensing, and forms diagnostic imaging procedures
quality control of radioactive pharma- while completing required competency
ceuticals. The student also observes clini- evaluations. Two rotations, one of 15
cal diagnostic procedures in nuclear weeks and one of 10 weeks’ duration.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Progression contingent upon successful cessing and other factors related to image
completion of previous rotation. production.
Prerequisite: RAD 110 and RSC 150; expe- Prerequisite: RAD 110; class, 3 hrs.; lab, 2
riential, 16 hrs./week fall and spring, 24 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall.
hrs./week summer; credit, 4 s.h./course.
RAD 221
RAD 205 Radiographic Exposure Principles II
Foundations of Radiography Continuation of Radiographic Exposure
Introduces radiography students to the Principles I, with a focus on image quality
use of ionizing radiation in health care. and evaluation. The design and utilization
Topics include an overview of the history of a quality assurance program to achieve
of radiology and medicine, credentialing optimal image quality with minimal radi-
and professional organizations, patient ation dose is discussed.
relations and customer service, basic ter- Prerequisite: RAD 220; class, 3 hrs.; lab, 2
minology used for diagnostic radiology hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; spring.
procedures and radiographic positions
and an introduction to principles of RAD 240
radiation safety and protection. This X-ray Radiation Physics
course also includes 75 hours observa- Students study the X-ray circuit, rectifi-
tion in various clinical settings. cation, thermionic diode tubes, and the
Prerequisite: Accepted into the production and characteristics of X-rays.
Radiography program. Class, 1 hr.; experi- Prerequisites: PHY 181 or equivalent;
224 ential, 75 hrs./semester; credit, 2 s.h.; fall. class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall.
RAD 210 RAD 303C
Radiographic Procedures I Radiographic Internship III
Includes instruction in positioning termi- Supervised clinical experience in radiog-
nology, anatomy, and image evaluation raphy. The student observes and per-
utilized during radiographic procedures. forms diagnostic imaging procedures
Special considerations relating to trauma while completing required competency
and pediatric patients are discussed. evaluations.
Simulated exams are performed. Prerequisite: RAD 202C; experiential, 24
Prerequisite: RAD 110; class, 3 hrs.; lab, 2 hrs./week; credit, 6 s.h.; fall.
hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall.
RAD 304C
RAD 211 Radiography Internship IV
Radiographic Procedures II Continuation of internship sequence.
Includes operating room procedures, Students perform radiographic procedures
portable radiographic procedures, skull under the supervision of a qualified radi-
and facial bone radiography, and proce- ographer and successfully complete the
dures requiring contrast media. The indi- required competency evaluations.
cations and contraindications of contrast Progression contingent upon successful
media are discussed and laboratory simu- completion of previous rotation.
lation is utilized. Prerequisites: RAD 303C, RSC 110; expe-
Prerequisite: RAD 210; class, 3 hrs.; lab, 2 riential, 24 hrs./week fall and spring; cred-
hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; spring. it, 6 s.h./course.
RAD 220 RAD 370:
Radiographic Exposure Principles I Problem Solving in Radiography
Explains and discusses X-ray production Offered in the final semester of the
and emission, X-ray-matter interactions, Radiography program, students gather in
image receptors, exposure factors, pro- small groups each week with a facilitator
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
and a new case or “problem” to discuss radiobiology. Topics include radiation
and research the case study or “radi- units, principles of radiation protection,
ographic problem.” The course is absorbed dose calculations, health physics
designed to develop students’ critical procedures, radiation exposure regulations,
thinking skills and tie together informa- and reduction of radiation exposure to
tion from their didactic course work and patients, personnel and the environment.
clinical rotations. Prerequisite: NMT 271, RAD 240, or RTT
Prerequisites: RAD 211, 221; class, 3 hrs; 281; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring.
credit, 3 s.h.; spring.
RSC 305
Radiologic Science (RSC) Patient Care in Imaging
Introduces basic patient-care techniques
RSC 110 related to radiology and nuclear medicine
Orientation to the Radiologic Sciences departments. Lecture topics include sterile
An orientation to the majors of Nuclear and aseptic techniques, phlebotomy,
Medicine, Radiography, and Radiation patient mechanics, infection control, com-
Therapy which provides students with a munication, and monitoring of vital signs.
didactic and clinical foundation to basic Review of basic CPR is also included.
clinical procedures, patient care, and Class, 2 hrs.; lab, 2 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall.
equipment, as well as an introduction to
medical terminology. RSC 310
class, 2 hrs.; experiential, 4 hrs.; credit, 1 Cross-Sectional Anatomy
s.h.; spring. This lecture course teaches how to locate 225
and identify anatomical structures seen
RSC 150 in cross-sectional images.
Patient Care Prerequisite: BIO 210 or equivalent; class,
Introduces the basic patient-care tech- 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall.
niques related to the radiology depart-
ment. Lecture topics include sterile and RSC 315
aseptic techniques, phlebotomy, profes- CT Imaging
sional communiation, infection control, Includes clinical instruction, instrumenta-
laboratory values, cardiopulmonary resus- tion and imaging applications of CT
citation (CPR) and patient assessment. (Computed Tomography) Imaging.
For nuclear medicine technology, radiation Topics include patient assessment, patient
therapy and radiography majors; class, 2 education, patient and technologist safety,
hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; summer. contrast utilization and administration,
protocols, and pathology.
RSC 235 Prerequisite: RSC 310; class, 3 hrs.; credit,
Introduction to Pathology 3 s.h.; spring.
General principles of pathology includ-
ing circulatory disturbances, degenera- RSC 325
tive processes, disturbances of growth Clinical Pathophysiology
and development, inflammation, infec- This course focuses on the clinical patho-
tion, and neoplasia are discussed. genesis of human disease as a consequence
Prerequisite: BIO 210 or equivalent; lec- of abnormalities and alterations of normal
ture, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; summer. physiologic function, based on a cellular
and molecular framework. Study will cen-
RSC 287 ter on the interrelationship between the
Radiation: Protection and Biology pathophysiologic mechanisms of disease
Presents the basic principles, concepts and and treatment of certain oncologic dis-
procedures of radiation protection and eases as they affect the results of diagnostic
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
imaging and laboratory testing. and scheduling, patient and technologist
Prerequisites: BIO 110 and 210; class, 4 safety, and contrast utilization and
hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall. administration
Prerequisite: ARRT certified in radiogra-
RSC 350 phy or radiation therapy, or nuclear medi-
Special Topics and Issues for Radiologic cine and/or NMTCB certification;
Science Professionals corequisites: RSC 430 and/or RSC 432 or
This course covers a variety of topics and equivalent; lab, 2 hrs.; experiential, 10
issues that have a direct impact on the radi- hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring.
ologic science professional. It addresses
issues of entry-level practice as it relates to RSC 436C
the development of professional identity Clinical Internship in CT
within and between departments, adminis- Provides the opportunity for clinical appli-
tration, and the hospital organization as a cation of knowledge gained in the prereq-
whole. Discussions also center on topics uisite courses. Under the direct supervision
related to the health care delivery system. of CT personnel, the student assists and
Prerequisite: LIB 412; class, 3 hrs.; experi- performs CT procedures, administers con-
ential, 1 hr./week; credit, 3 s.h.; spring. trast media and performs related tasks.
Prerequisites: ARRT certified in radiogra-
RSC 430 phy or radiation therapy, or nuclear medi-
CT Physics and Instrumentation cine and/or NMTCB certification; RSC
Includes an explanation and discussion 430, RSC 432, RSC 434C; experiential, 32
226 of the historical development of comput- hrs.; credit, 8 s.h.; fall, spring.
ed tomography, development and man-
agement of a CT facility and CT physics RSC 440
and imaging principles. Physical Principles of MRI
Prerequisites: ARRT certified in radiogra- Provides the student with a comprehen-
phy or radiation therapy or nuclear medi- sive understanding of MR imaging.
cine and/or NMTCB certification; class, 3 Topics include instrumentation, magnet-
hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall, spring. ism, MR signal production, tissue charac-
teristics, spatial localization, pulse
RSC 432 sequencing, imaging parameters, special
CT Imaging Procedures applications, and quality assurance issues.
Includes descriptions and clinical applica- Prerequisites: ARRT certified in radiography,
tions of sectional anatomy, terminology or radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine,
and scanning procedures. Discussion of and/or NMTCB certification; corequisite:
procedures includes scanning protocols, RSC 442; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall,
pathology, and modality comparison. spring.
Prerequisites: ARRT certified in radiography
or radiation therapy or nuclear medicine RSC 442
and/or NMTCB certification, RSC 310 or its MRI Procedures
equivalent; corequisite: RSC 430; class, 3 Includes descriptions and clinical appli-
hrs.; lab, 2 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall, spring. cations of imaging techniques and proto-
cols related to the central nervous
RSC 434C system, neck, thorax, musculoskeletal
CT Safety & Patient Relations: system and abdominopelvic regions.
Clinical Applications Anatomical structures and common
Includes clinical instruction and applica- pathologies demonstrated on MRI
tion of patient care protocols specific to images are also described.
CT. Topics include patient assessment, Prerequisites: ARRT certified in radiography,
patient education, patient preparation or radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
technology, and/or NMTCB certification; RSC 452
RSC 310 or equivalent; corequisite: RSC 440 Mammography Imaging Procedures
or equivalent; class, 3 hrs.; lab, 3 hrs.; credit, Provides an introduction to patient care
4 s.h.; fall, spring. and positioning skills specific to mam-
mography. Students are provided with an
RSC 444C overview of patient education, routine
MRI Safety and Patient Relations: and advanced mammographic position-
Clinical Applications ing, and radiation safety issues specific to
Includes clinical demonstrations and mammography.
application of patient care protocols spe- Prerequisites: ARRT certified in radiogra-
cific to MRI. Topics include patient phy; corequisite: RSC 450; class, 3 hrs.;
assessment, patient education, patient credit, 3 s.h.; varies.
preparation and scheduling, patient and
technologist safety, and the utilization RSC 456C
and administration of contrast agents. Clinical Internship: Mammography
Prerequisite: ARRT certified in radiography Positioning and QC Tests
or radiation therapy or nuclear medicine Clinical internship training includes the
technology and/or NMTCB certification; application of patient care and positioning
corequisite: RSC 440, RSC 442 or consent of skills specific to mammography. Students
instructor; lecture, 1 hr.; lab, 2 hrs.; experi- are provided with an overview of patient
ential, 10 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall, spring. education, routine and advanced mammo-
graphic positioning, radiation safety in
RSC 446C mammography and quality control testing. 227
Clinical Internship in MRI Prerequisites: ARRT certified in radiogra-
Provides the opportunity for clinical phy, RSC 450, RSC 452; experiential, vari-
application of knowledge gained in the able hrs./week for a total of 450 hrs.;
prerequisite courses. Under the direct credit, 8 s.h.; varies.
supervision of MRI personnel, the stu-
dent assists and performs MRI proce- RSC 471
dures, administers contrast agents and Patient Care in Cardiovascular
performs other related tasks. Interventional Technology
Prerequisites: ARRT certified in radiogra- Provides an introduction to patient care
phy, or radiation therapy or nuclear medi- issues and procedures specific to cardio-
cine, and/or NMTCB certification; RSC vascular interventional technology
440, RSC 442, RSC 444C; experiential, 32 (CVIT). Students are provided with this
hrs.; credit, 8 s.h.; fall, spring. overview for correlation with their clini-
cal internship training.
RSC 450 Prerequisite: ARRT certification in radiog-
Mammography Quality Assurance raphy; corequisite: RSC 481 or equivalent;
Provides an introduction to quality assur- class, 2 hrs; credit, 2 s.h.; fall.
ance and quality-control tests specific to
mammography. Students are provided RSC 481
with this overview of mammography test- Cardiovascular Interventional
ing procedures for correlation with their Technology Procedures
clinical internship training. Provides an introduction to the equip-
Prerequisites: ARRT certified in ment, instrumentation and procedures
Radiography; corequisite: RSC 452; class, 2 specific to cardiovascular interventional
hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; varies. technology (CVIT). Students are provid-
ed with this overview for correlation with
their clinical internship training.
Prerequisite: ARRT certified in radiogra-
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
phy; corequisite: RSC 471 or equivalent; RTT 262
class, 3 hrs; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. Foundations of Radiation Therapy II
Part II of a two-part foundations course.
RSC 491C Focuses on assessment-based tests of
Clinical Internship: Cardiovascular concepts covered in the orientation,
Interventional Technology introduction and the first foundation
Clinical internship training includes the course. Includes (but is not limited to)
application of patient care and position- critical thinking exercises (peer recipro-
ing skills specific to cardiovascular inter- cal questioning and answering).
ventional technology (CVIT). Students Prerequisite: RTT 260, 280; lecture, 2 hrs.;
are provided with an overview of patient credit, 2 s.h.; spring.
education, routine and advanced CVIT
positioning, radiation safety issues, and RTT 280
quality control testing specific to CVIT. Medical Radiation Physics I
Prerequisites: ARRT certified in radiogra- Non-calculus examination of basic con-
phy; RSC 471, RSC 481; lab, 2 hrs.; experi- cepts and principles in radiation and
ential, 32 hrs./week; credit, 8 s.h.; varies. nuclear physics including math/classical
physics review; radioactive decay;
Radiation Therapy (RTT) radionuclide production; x-ray circuitry,
particle generators, production and
RTT 201C, RTT 202C, RTT 203C properties.
Radiation Therapy Prerequisite: PHY 181; lecture, 3 hrs.;
228 Internship I, II, and III credit, 3 s.h.; fall.
Internship sequence, which provides
supervised participation in the practice of RTT 281
radiation therapy to complete required Medical Radiation Physics II
competencies. Three rotations, two of 15 A continuation of RTT 280. Topics include
weeks and one of 10 weeks duration. radioactive decay, high energy treatment
Progression contingent upon successful machines, particulate/photon interactions,
completion of previous rotation. quality of radiation, x-ray intensity and
Prerequisites: RTT 110, RSC 150; clinic, exposure, measurement of radiation, and
16 hrs./week fall and spring semesters; radiation protection. Emphasizes concepts
24 hrs./week summer session; credit, applicable to radiation therapy.
4 s.h./course. Prerequisite: RTT 280; lecture, 3 hrs.; cred-
it, 3 s.h.; spring.
RTT 260
Foundations of Radiation Therapy I RTT 283
Part I of a two-part foundations course. Physics for Treatment Planning
Includes basic principles from RTT 110: Detailed presentation of principles, aims
continuation of diagnosis and cancer and techniques of applying radiation to
management tools. The needs of the can- the human body. Covers dose calculation
cer patient are probed to include psy- methods, comparison of isodose curves
chosocial and nutritional needs. for various radiation energies and beam
Radiation and its properties are exam- arrangements, with emphasis on per-
ined. Radiation therapy equipment and forming calculations.
basic parameters are integrated into this Prerequisite: RTT 280; lecture, 2 hrs.; cred-
course as it relates to the clinical environ- it, 2 s.h.; spring.
ment. Includes a brief overview of diag-
nostic radiography principles.
Prerequisite: RTT 110, RSC 150; lecture, 2
hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
RTT 304C, RTT 305C therapy treatment techniques.
Radiation Therapy Internship IV and V Prerequisites: RSC 325 and RTT 262;
Continuation of the internship rotations, lecture, 2 hrs.; lab, 2 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall.
which provide supervised participation
in the practice of radiation therapy to RTT 362
complete required competencies. Two Radiation Therapy II with Laboratory
rotations of 15 weeks’ duration. A continuation of RTT 361. Sites include
Progression contingent on successful cancers of the organs of the head and
completion of previous rotation. neck, lung, lymphomas, endocrine and
Prerequisites: RSC 110, RTT 203C; clinic, brain tumors, the leukemias and pedi-
24 hrs./week; credit, 6 s.h./course atric tumors. A clinical laboratory is con-
ducted for each site to determine
RTT 340 radiation therapy treatment techniques.
Radiation Therapy Quality Assurance Prerequisite: RTT 361; lecture, 2 hrs.; lab,
and Laboratory 2 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; spring.
Topics include purposes and principles of
a quality assurance program in radiation Social Sciences (SSC)
therapy, quality control procedures, effect
of beam geometry on imaging and treat- SSC 210 (SAS 210)
ment technique, methods of radiation Economics
measurement and machine calibration. This macroeconomics course provides a
Prerequisite: RTT 281; class, 1 hr.; lab, 2 foundation for understanding fiscal and
hrs.; credit, 1 s.h.; spring. monetary policies in a free market. 229
Major course topics include supply-and-
RTT 345 demand analysis, inflation, unemploy-
Brachytherapy and Hyperthermia ment and gross national product.
Examination of physical properties, uses, Class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall, spring.
dose calculation methods, and care of
radionuclides used in therapeutic appli- SSC 230
cations. Surface applicators, interstitial Cultural Anthropology
and intracavitary implants are discussed. An introduction to concepts, principles
Radiation protection as related to and major areas of anthropology. The
radionuclide use is presented. Principles course focuses on the similarities and dif-
of hyperthermia are presented. ferences among the world’s peoples. A vari-
Prerequisites: RTT 281, RTT 283; lecture, ety of topics is studied, including symbolic
2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; spring. anthropology, religion, kinship, social
organization, ecology and economics.
RTT 361 Prerequisite: LIB 133; class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3
Radiation Therapy I with Laboratory s.h.; fall, spring.
An in-depth presentation of the use of
radiation therapy in ther treatment of SSC 240
cancers involving specific areas of the Social Science Problems
body. Topics covered include anatomy, Introduces the concepts and methods of
epidemiology and etiology, presenting the social sciences through analysis of
symptoms, pathology, treatment meth- selected contemporary social problems
ods and outcomes of treatment. Sites caused by major socio-economic, politi-
presented include skin cancers, sarcomas, cal and technological trends in modern
and cancers of the digestive tract, female society.
reproductive organs, breast and urinary Prerequisite: LIB 133; class, 3 hrs.; credit,
systems. A clinical laboratory is conduct- 3 s.h.; varies.
ed for each site to determine radiation
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
SSC 253 SSC 430
Sociology of Medicine The Fifties: An Introduction to
Overview of a sociological approach to American Studies
the health delivery system, various health- Studies cultural patterns, social tensions,
related institutions (e.g., the hospital), and historical tendencies in the “Fifties.”
health practitioners, and patient-health Readings and media survey the cold war,
behavior. (Formerly BEH 251.) atomic culture, McCarthyism, civil rights,
Prerequisite: LIB 133; class, 3 hrs.; credit, gender and family, affluence and material
3 s.h.; varies. culture, literature, art and popular culture.
Prerequisite: LIB 133; class, 3 hrs.; credit,
SSC 340 3 s.h.; varies.
Survey of Modern American History
An introductory survey of U.S. history SSC 431
from 1860 to the present. Selected histor- The Sixties: An Introduction to
ical themes and problems are studied in American Studies
depth. An application of American Studies
Prerequisite: LIB 133; class, 3 hrs.; credit, methodology, this course examines cul-
3 s.h.; varies. tural, social, and political patterns and
tensions in the historical context of the
SSC 341 “sixties.” Readings and media surveys the
History of Western Civilization I Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon presiden-
A study of Western civilization from its tial administrations, changes in everyday
230 origins in the Near East through the life, social protest movements, journal-
development of the Greek, Roman and ism, popular culture and the arts.
medieval worlds. The rise of European Prerequisite: LIB 133; class, 3 hrs.; credit,
nation-states from the Middle Ages to 3 s.h.; varies.
the Reformation is examined.
Prerequisite: LIB 133; class, 3 hrs.; credit, SSC 440
3 s.h.; varies. Women in History
This course focuses on the historical
SSC 342 context of economic, political, social and
History of Western Civilization II cultural issues that have affected women.
A study of Western European social, Such themes as gender roles, status, class,
political, cultural and intellectual tradi- position, myths, stereotypes and images
tions and economic development from of women in culture are explored.
the Reformation to 1890. Western Prerequisite: LIB 133; class, 3 hrs.; credit,
Civilization I is not a prerequisite. 3 s.h.; varies.
Prerequisite: LIB 133; class, 3 hrs.; credit,
3 s.h.; varies. SSC 443
Europe in the Twentieth Century
SSC 354 A study of Europe as a cultural entity. The
The Family in Society European national relationships and diver-
Examines the socio-cultural context and gences in political, social, economic and
the social psychology of contemporary cultural development from 1890 to the
family life, focusing upon the experiences present are examined in the light of com-
of family members and upon the impact mon experiences, conditions and events.
of the wider social and economic world Prerequisite: LIB 133; class, 3 hrs.; credit,
upon family life. (Formerly BEH 354.) 3 s.h.; fall, varies.
Prerequisite: LIB 133; class, 3 hrs.; credit,
3 s.h.; varies.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
SSC 444 PPW 331
Cigarettes in American Culture Introduction to Pharmaceutical Care II
This course analyzes the cultural mean- The purpose of this course is to intro-
ing of the cigarette in the twentieth-cen- duce the student to the various aspects
tury United States by considering the rise and opportunities in pharmacy. This is
and fall in cigarette consumption, scien- accomplished by:
tific study of tobacco harms, production a. Introducing the students to the con-
and marketing, policy-making, and liti- cept of pharmaceutical care,
gation concerning the tobacco industry. b. Promoting professional—including
Prerequisite: LIB 133; class, 3hrs.; credit, 3 development of organizational, citi-
s.h.; varies. zenship, and leadership skills, and
c. Developing reflective thinking skills.
SSC 475
Selected Topics in Social Sciences The student is required to go to practice
Designed to accommodate a small group site for three hours per week to observe
of students who are interested in studying and analyze the role of the pharmacist in a
in depth a particular topic in anthropolo- particular practice setting. Simultaneously
gy, history or political science. Course the student creates a drug digest during
content changes each year offered. the quarter and is required to attend week-
Prerequisites: LIB 133 and one history elec- ly seminars provided by pharmacists from
tive, or consent of instructor; class, 3 hrs.; various disciplines in the profession of
credit, 3 s.h.; varies. pharmacy. After each seminar the students
meet to analyze and discuss the seminar 231
SSC 495 and their weekly experiences. In addition
Evolution of the Health Professions the student is required to complete a self-
Introduces the history and politics of instructional module in Medical
health care in America. Medicine, nursing, Terminology
pharmacy and public health are examined Prerequisites: PSW 350, PPW 330; class, 2
in the context of health care organizations, hrs.; self-instruction, 1 hr.; lab, 3 hrs.;
popular conceptions of health and illness, credit, 2 s.h.; spring.
and consumer movement challenges.
Prerequisite: LIB 133; class, 3 hrs.; credit, PPW 333
3 s.h.; fall, spring. Introduction to Pharmaceutical Care
III with Lab
School of Pharmacy Introduces the student to the basic
–Worcester/ Manchester aspects of pharmacy operations and
pharmaceutical care in the institutional
Note: Students in Class 2007 should refer and community settings. Emphasizes the
to the 2004-2005 College Catalog for pre- role of the pharmacist in relation to
vious course numbers. patient counseling, assessment of drug
safety and efficacy, patient outcomes,
PPW 330 third party billing and communication
Introduction to Pharmaceutical Care I with other health care professionals.
Introduces pharmacy practice. Topics for Prerequisites: All required courses; class, 1
discussion include an introduction, pre- hr.; lab, 3 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; summer.
scriptions, law, pharmacy practice settings,
patient counseling, major drug categories, PPW 350
parenterals, basic concepts of pharmaceu- Parapharmaceutical Services
tical care and experiential education. An introduction to non-medicinal prod-
Prerequisites: Admission to PharmD ucts used routinely by the ill, injured or
Program; class 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall. handicapped. Varieties, models of appli-
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
cation and economics of supplying these PPW 356
items by the practicing pharmacist are Basic Concepts of Antibacterial
considered. Pharmacotherapy
Credit: 2 s.h.; varies. Introduces the basic concepts elementary
to designing antibacterial pharmacother-
PPW 352 apeutic plans. Emphasizes susceptibility
Bioterrorism profiles of antibacterials, culture speci-
Introduction to an understanding of men collection techniques, antibacterial
bacterial and viral agents and biological susceptibility testing, bacterial resistance
toxins with regard to disease outbreaks. mechanisms, and antibacterial pharma-
Students examine agent characteristics, codynamics.
vaccines, therapeutics and prophylactic Corequisite: PPW 490; credit: 2 s.h.; varies.
treatments.
Credit: 2 s.h.; varies. PPW 357
Communication Skills for the
PPW 354 Pharmacist
Emergency Medicine Teaches effective communication skills to
Examines the pharmacotherapy of select- be applied in the practice of pharmacy.
ed surgical, medical, psychiatric and toxi- Behavioral interviewing, oral presentation
cologic emergencies. Students gain and patient counseling skills, excellent
in-depth exposure to illnesses and injuries customer service behaviors, communica-
sustained by children and adults that tion styles and dealing with difficult peo-
232 necessitate emergency room care. ple (patients/co-workers/healthcare
Emphasizes optimizing medication-relat- personnel) are covered through didactic
ed outcomes in terms of appropriate ther- and interactive skill practices.
apy selection, patient education, safety and Credit: 2 s.h.; varies.
efficacy evaluation, and the determination
of individual therapeutic endpoints. PPW 360
Credit: 2 s.h.; varies. Issues in Women’s Health
Introduces many women’s health issues
PPW 355 from both a therapeutic and social per-
Drug Interactions spective. Treatment options for these
Provides a general overview of the various issues include prescription and OTC
types of drug interactions that commonly products, as well as natural products and
occur in clinical practice, outlining the dietary supplements.
major mechanisms of interaction and Prerequisite: PPW 490; class, 3 hrs.; cred-
major classifications of drugs. Detailed it, 2 s.h.; varies.
discussions focus on pharmacokinetic and
pharmacodynamic drug interactions as PPW 361
well as interactions involving the biotrans- A Pharmacist’s Perspective on
formation pathways. Patient case studies Patient Adherence
are used to help the student apply learned Provides an overview of the economic,
information in practice and to illustrate social, and medical issues related to
clinical evidence, mechanism, importance patient adherence. Techniques and aids
and management of drug interactions. that enhance patient adherence are dis-
Corequisite: PPW 490; class, 3 hrs.; credit: cussed. Patient case studies are used to
2 s.h.; varies. apply learned knowledge.
Credit: 1 s.h.; varies.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PPW 362 PPW 379
Selected Topics in Critical Care Drug Literature Evaluation and
Elective course examines selected aspects of Informatics in Health Care
critical care medicine. Topics include diag- Introduces retrieval methods, evaluative
nosis, treatment choices, monitoring para- techniques, and application of the various
meters and therapeutic outcome in the forms of primary, secondary, and tertiary
adult patient. Students gain an in-depth medical and pharmacy literature. In small
understanding of the pharmacist’s role in and large group settings, utilizing a stu-
the treatment of critically ill patients. dent centered approach, students actively
Credit: 2 s.h.; varies. develop the skills needed to apply the lit-
erature to pharmaceutical care issues.
PPW 363 Prerequisites: PPW 330; corequisites: PPW
Drugs of Abuse 331; class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h. spring.
Examines the pharmacology, pathophysi-
ology, and pharmacotherapy of selected PPW 401
drugs of abuse. Students gain in-depth Intermediate Pharmacy Practice
exposure to the illnesses and injuries sus- Experience
tained by drugs of abuse. Emphasizes The Intermediate Experiential rotation is
understanding the pharmacology and designed for the pharmacy student to
pathophysiology of these drugs on the actively participate in a supervised pro-
human body, the pharmacotherapy of gram of pharmacy practice in a commu-
possible toxicologic emergencies, and the nity or institutional setting. Students gain
determination of individual therapeutic experience by applying their classroom 233
endpoints. and laboratory training in solving prac-
Credit, 2 s.h. tice related problems that arise through
providing patient care services in a phar-
PPW 365 macy practice setting. The student gains
Management of Cardiac Emergencies: confidence and competence as he/she
An Evidence-Based Approach transitions from student to practitioner.
Links cardiovascular pharmacology to the Prerequisites: PPW 330, 331, 333, 379;
evidence-based management of specific PSW 315, 340, 360, 362; no elective or
cardiac emergencies. Scientific discussions required course may be taken concurrently;
on study hypothesis, purpose, design, experiential, 40 hrs./week; credit, 5 s.h.
inclusion/exclusion criteria, definition of each 5-week rotation; fall.
endpoints, statistical analyses, results, limi-
tations and conclusions serve as the back- PPW 470
bone. Key primary articles that shape Introduction to Advanced Pharmacy
national guidelines are critically evaluated. Practice
Given cases of patients presenting with This preparatory course introduces the
certain cardiac emergencies, students are student to the mechanics and processes
encouraged to differentiate between phar- required for the advanced pharmacy prac-
macotherapeutic agents, select appropriate tice experience. Topics include mechanics
treatment strategies based on the literature of data collection, analysis and presenta-
and guidelines, and monitor outcomes. tion from charts, patients, physicians and
Corequisite: PPW 491; credit: 2 s.h.; varies. other health care professionals using actu-
al patients from various clinical sites.
PPW 370 Prerequisites: All required courses; experi-
Directed Study ential; seminar, 3 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; spring.
Individual study directed by a faculty
member in an area of her/his expertise.
Prerequisite: consent of instructor; credit,
1-3 s.h.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PPW 490, 491, 492 related problems of patients by applying
Pharmacotherapeutics I, II, and III and reinforcing the knowledge learned in
This sequence of courses examines the the previous didactic and experiential
principles and application of rational phases of the curriculum. The student
drug therapy in the treatment of the com- develops the ability to assimilate perti-
mon disease states. Utilizing a case-based nent data using a variety of sources and
approach, students learn how to select methods used in the provision of phar-
appropriate drug regimens based on maceutical care. The student also
patient specific data and pharmacokinetic enhances communication skills by inter-
principles of specific drugs and disease acting with health care professionals,
states, monitor for the safe and efficacious patients, and other students.
use of drugs, determine therapeutic end- Prerequisites: Successful completion of
points, and individualize drug therapy. years 1 and 2; experiential, 6 s.h.; varies.
Prerequisites: All required courses; co-req-
uisites: PSW 481, 482, 483; credit, 4 s.h., 9 PPW 501
s.h., 6 s.h. respectively; fall, spring, sum- Advanced Pharmacy Practice
mer, respectively. Experience II: Internal Medicine 2
The student participates in a six week
PPW 494 advanced clinical rotation in Internal
Physical Assessment Medicine. During this experience the
Introduces the student, using a systems student identifies and solves actual drug-
base approach, to the various physical related problems of patients by applying
234 assessment techniques and clinical labo- and reinforcing the knowledge learned in
ratory parameters used to monitor for the previous didactic and experiential
the safe and efficacious utilization of phases of the curriculum. The student
medications. This classroom presenta- develops the ability to assimilate perti-
tion provides the student with necessary nent data using a variety of sources and
baseline knowledge required to apply methods used in the provision of phar-
specific disease state assessments. maceutical care. The student also
Prerequisites: All required courses; class, 3 enhances communication skills by inter-
hrs.; credit, 1 s.h.; fall. acting with health care professionals,
patients, and other students.
PPW 495 Prerequisites: Successful completion of
Physical Assessment Laboratory years 1 and 2; experiential, 6 s.h.; varies.
The student participates in laboratory
experiential sessions to practice the tech- PPW 502
niques learned in the previous didactic Advanced Pharmacy Practice
physical assessment course. This course Experience III: Institutional Pharmacy
utilizes a systems based approach in the The student participates in a six week
application of various physical assess- advanced clinical rotation in Advanced
ment techniques. Institutional Pharmacy Practice. During
Prerequisites: All required courses; labora- this experience the student identifies and
tory, 3 hrs.; credit, 1 s.h.; spring. solves actual drug-related problems of
patients by applying and reinforcing the
PPW 500 knowledge learned in the previous didac-
Advanced Pharmacy Practice tic and experiential phases of the cur-
Experience I: Internal Medicine 1 riculum. The student develops the ability
The student participates in a six week to assimilate pertinent data using a vari-
advanced clinical rotation in Internal ety of sources and methods used in the
Medicine. During this experience the provision of pharmaceutical care. The
student identifies and solves actual drug- student also enhances communication
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
skills by interacting with health care pro- PPW 550
fessionals, patients, and other students. Graduation Seminar/Poster
The student also is required to provide The Graduation Poster Presentation
two hours of pharmacy operations expe- Course is designed to prepare the Doctor
rience to the institutional site. This of Pharmacy student for their future pro-
includes activities related to pharmaceu- fessional responsibility of sharing new
tical distribution and dispensing and therapeutic approaches, patient care tech-
other appropriate assignments. niques, and drug information within the
Prerequisites: Successful completion of profession of pharmacy. The course follows
years 1 and 2; experiential, 6 s.h.; varies. the successful completion of the first and
second years of the School’s curriculum.
PPW 503 Students participating in the Graduation
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Poster Presentation Course learn how to
Experience IV: Community Pharmacy communicate and share information used
The student participates in a six week to resolve therapeutic problems. The
advanced clinical rotation in Advanced course provides valuable experience in the
Community Pharmacy Practice. During intricacies of data retrieval and synthesis
this experience the student identifies and while providing a formal means of com-
solves actual drug-related problems of municating the information. Students are
patients by applying and reinforcing the provided the knowledge and skills needed
knowledge learned in the previous didac- to participate in regional, state, and nation-
tic and experiential phases of the cur- al poster symposiums.
riculum. The student develops the ability Prerequisites: Successful completion of 235
to assimilate pertinent data using a vari- years 1 and 2; co-requisites: PPW 500-504;
ety of sources and methods used in the lab, 3 hrs.; credits: 1 s.h.
provision of pharmaceutical care. The
student also enhances communication PSW 300
skills by interacting with health care pro- Biochemistry I
fessionals, patients, and other students. A study of the structure, physical/chemi-
The student also is required to provide cal properties, function and interactions
two hours of pharmacy operations expe- of molecules found in biological systems:
rience to the community site. This amino acids, peptides and proteins;
includes activities related to pharmaceu- nucleotides and nucleic acids; carbohy-
tical distribution and dispensing and drates; lipids; and hybrid molecules.
other appropriate assignments. Class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of
years 1 and 2; experiential, 6 s.h.; varies. PSW 301
Biochemistry II/Nutrition
PPW 504 The course covers: the metabolism of mol-
Advanced Pharmacy Practice ecules found in biological systems, energy
Experience V: Elective Rotation storage and utilization, and molecular
An advanced pharmacy practice elective biosynthesis and its regulation; the storage,
that provides students with experience in use and replication of genetic information;
any one of the related fields of pharmacy. and an overview of human nutrition,
These may include a pharmaceutical including standards and guidelines, weight
company, specialty areas such as psychia- control, and food-drug interactions.
try or oncology, clinical research, drug Prerequisite: PSW 300; class, 3 hrs.; credit,
information or pharmacy management. 3 s.h.; spring.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of
years 1 and 2; experiential, 6 s.h.; varies.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PSW 305 on comparative study of functions of
Nonprescription Medications organ systems and their relationship to
Nonprescription Medications/Dietary the etiology, pathogenesis and clinical
Supplements: the study of safe, appropri- manifestation of diseases in humans.
ate, effective, and economical use of non- Emphasis is on the fundamentals of cell
prescription medications and dietary structure and function, genetics, auto-
supplements in treating and relieving the nomic and central nervous system, mus-
symptoms of commonly occurring, self- cles and motor function, endocrine
treatable medical conditions. system, hematopoietic system, immune
Prerequisites: PSW 315, 320; class, 4.5 hrs.; system, gastrointestinal system and
credit, 3 s.h.; summer. pathology of infectious disease.
Class, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall.
PSW 314
Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutics, PSW 322
Pharmacokinetics I Human Physiology & Pathophysiology II
Introduction to drug delivery systems, This course is in sequence to course
and the physical and chemical properties PSW320. The course focuses on compar-
of drugs that can be applied to pharmacy ative study of functions of organ systems
practice. and their relationship to the etiology,
Class, 3 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; fall. pathogenesis and clinical manifestation
of diseases in humans, with particular
PSW 315 emphasis on the cardiovascular system,
236 Pharmaceutics, Biopharmaceutics, reproductive system, respiratory system,
Pharmacokinetics II, with lab urinary system and the kidneys.
Calculations required to determine the Successful completion of this course
correct dosage of medication based on requires integration of physiological and
individual patient needs and characteristics pathphysiological core concepts of cellu-
as well as quantities of ingredients neces- lar, neuronal, hematopoietic and
sary to prepare extemporaneously com- endocrine systems covered in PSW320.
pounded prescriptions are taught in this Class, 4.5 hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; summer.
course. Students will learn to use pharma-
ceutical equipment and supplies to prepare PSW 323
a variety of solid and liquid dosage forms Immunology
and injectable medications in the weekly A study of the organization, function
laboratory exercises. In addition the stu- and clinical significance of the immune
dents will be introduced to the principles system.
of biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinet- Prerequisites: PSW 320; class, 2 hrs.; cred-
ics, and how they affect dosage regimen it, 2 s.h.; spring.
design and therapeutic efficacy evaluations.
The impact of the physical and chemical PSW 340
nature of drugs and dosage forms will be U.S. Health Care and Public Health
studied as they relate to the absorption, Systems
distribution, metabolism and elimination. An overview of the complex issues, poli-
Prerequisites: PSW 314; class, 4 hrs.; lab, 3 cies, controversies and proposed solutions
hrs.; credit, 5 s.h.; spring. that surrounds the systems of health care
delivery and public health in the United
PSW 320 States.
Human Physiology & Pathophysiology I Class, 4 hrs.; credit, 4 s.h.; fall.
Study of basic principles of human phys-
iology and the pathophysiological basis
of disease in humans. The course focuses
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PSW 350 point of view. Attention is given to those
Service Learning skills necessary for the student to formu-
An introduction to the concepts and late strategies of management appropri-
practice of service, care and responsibili- ate to community practice. Designed to
ty. Students perform community service fit the needs of those students who wish
and meet in seminars to discuss the work to pursue a career in community phar-
they are doing, thus combining and inte- macy management or ownership of a
grating service and learning. community practice.
Class, 1 hr.; fieldwork, 2; credit, 1 s.h.; fall. Credit: 2 s.h.; varies.
PSW 352 PSW 357
Medicinal Chemistry Research Community Pharmacy Operations II
Students use skills learned in previous Applications of marketing concepts in the
organic chemistry laboratories and apply operation of a community pharmacy are
them to an original project in the field of presented. Attention is given to those
breast cancer research. Each student syn- skills necessary for the student to formu-
thesizes one novel compound using late marketing strategies appropriate to
multi-step organic synthesis. community practice. Designed to comple-
Credit: 2 s.h.; varies. ment the activities and reinforce the man-
agement background of the student
PSW 354 desirous of pursuing community practice.
Addressing the Health Literacy Challenge Credit: 2 s.h.; varies.
A study of the nature and scope of health 237
literacy problems as they impact the PSW 358
delivery of pharmaceutical care. Selected Topic:
Techniques for analysis of patient health Radionuclide Methodology
literacy are compared. Students, working Provides the first of three quarters of
in teams, develop, present and test pro- nuclear pharmacy track for professional
grams that address low health literacy in undergraduate students. Material cov-
the community setting. Development ered includes nuclear energy, radioactive
and presentation are also encouraged for decay, radiation safety, and detection
programs to increase, among health care systems.
professionals, an awareness of and atten- Credit: 2 s.h.; varies.
tion to health literacy deficits.
Prerequisites: PSW 340, 350; credit: 2 s.h.; PSW 360
varies. Pharmacy Law
This course introduces the student to the
PSW 355 state and federal regulations that govern
Directed Study the practice of pharmacy. Topics include
Individual study directed by a faculty but are not limited to the Food Drug and
member in an area of her/his expertise. Cosmetic Act, the Controlled Substances
Faculty-assisted instruction using exist- Act, the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation
ing or previously known data and infor- Act, the Poison Prevention Act and the
mation. Health Insurance Portability and
Prerequisite: consent of instructor; credit, Accountability Act as well as specific
1-3 s.h. state rules and regulations.
Class, 2 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall.
PSW 356
Community Pharmacy Operations I
Community pharmacy operations are
examined from the microeconomic
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PSW 362 learning structure activity relationships,
Pharmacy Management and Outcomes mechanism of action and toxicity pro-
Assessment files for select classes of drugs for com-
Students are introduced to concepts of mon disease states. Emphasis is on drugs
management and decision making within affecting the cardiovascular system and
the parameters of a business operation neurotransmission.
applicable to various practice sites. Further, Prerequisites: Successful completion of all
the principles and tools of pharmacoeco- first year courses; co-requisites: PPW 490;
nomics and outcomes assessment that are class, 6 hrs.; credit, 2 s.h.; fall.
commonly used to study the impact of
pharmacy care services are presented. PSW 482
Prerequisites: PSW 340, 360; class, 4 hrs.; Pharmacology, Toxicology, and
credit, 4 s.h.; spring. Medicinal Chemistry II
This course along with PSW 481 and
PSW 371 PSW 483 involves a coordinated approach
Research Project for learning structure activity relation-
Independent research directed by a faculty ships, mechanism of action and toxicity
member in an area of her/his expertise. profiles for select classes of drugs for com-
The student’s work will generate new data mon disease states. Emphasis is on drugs
or knowledge or apply significantly new used in the treatment of diseases of the
methodologies to analyze previously pub- cardiovascular system, central nervous
lished data. system, gastrointestinal and therapies for
238 Prerequisite: Consent of instructor; credit, treatment of pain and inflammation.
1-2 s.h. Prerequisites: PSW 481 and PPW 490; co-
requisites: PPW 491; class, 5 hrs.; credit, 5
PSW 380 s.h.; spring.
Basic Principles of Pharmacology,
Toxicology, and Medicinal Chemistry PSW 483
A review of organic functional groups Pharmacology, Toxicology, and
and stereochemistry, introduction to Medicinal Chemistry III
pharmacodynamics, drug discovery, drug This course along with PSW 481 and 482
biotransformation, mechanism of drug involves a coordinated approach for
action, drug receptor/enzyme interac- learning structure activity relationships,
tions, drug toxicity and drug safety eval- mechanism of action and toxicity pro-
uation and risk assessment. files for all the major classes of drugs for
Prerequisites: PSW 301, 315, 320; class, 4.5 common disease states. Emphasis is on
hrs.; credit, 3 s.h.; summer. drugs used in the treatment of infectious
diseases, bone disorders and cancer.
PSW 481 Prerequisites: PSW 482 and PPW 491; co-
Pharmacology, Toxicology, and requisites: PPW 492; class, 4.5 hrs.; credit,
Medicinal Chemistry I 3 s.h.; summer.
This course, along with PSW 482 and
483, involves a coordinated approach for
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Course number table
OLD COURSE # NEW COURSE # OLD COURSE # NEW COURSE # OLD COURSE # NEW COURSE #
CHE 331 PSB 331 LAW 340 PSB 412 PHL 301 PSB 301
CHE 332 PSB 332 LAW 410 PSB 410 PHL 341 PSB 328
CHE 333 PSB 333 LAW 451 PSB 411 PHL 342 PSB 329
CHE 344 PSB 339 PHA 275 PPB 275 PHL 352 PSB 352
CHE 346 PSB 346 PHA 321 PPB 321 PHL 451 PSB 451
CHE 440 PSB 440 PHA 322 PPB 322 PHL 453 PSB 453
CHE 441 PSB 441 PHA 351 PPB 351 PHL 454 PSB 454
CHE 442 PSB 442 PHA 390 PPB 390 PHL 530 PSB 530
CHE 752 PSB 752 PHA 414 PPB 414 PHL 532 PSB 532
CHE 802 PSB 802 PHA 418 PPB 418 PHL 744 PSB 740
CHE 803 PSB 803 PHA 419 PPB 419 PHL 811 PSB 811
CHE 810 PSB 810 PHA 519 PPB 519 PHL 812 PSB 812
CHE 815 PSB 815 PHA 487 PPB 487 PHL 836 PSB 836
CHE 820 PSB 820 PHA 502 PPB 502 PHL 837 PSB 837
CHE 822 PSB 822 PHA 522 PPB 522 PHL 841 PSB 841
CHE 831 PSB 831 PHA 530 PPB 530 PHL 842 PSB 842
CHE 856 PSB 851 PHA 532 PPB 532 PHL 846 PSB 846
CHE 860 PSB 860 PHA 535 PPB 535 PHL 855 PSB 855
CHE 861 PSB 861 PHA 537 PPB 537 PHL 856 PSB 856 239
CHE 872 PSB 872 PHA 538 PPB 538 PHL 860 PSB 865
CHE 880 PSB 880 PHA 545 PPB 545 PHL 861 PSB 850
PHA 546 PPB 546 PHL 872 PSB 872
GRA 801 PSB 818 PHA 551 PPB 551 PHL 880 PSB 880
GRA 810 PSB 819 PHA 552 PPB 552
PHA 553 PPB 553 SAS 210 SSC 210
IND 331 PSB 335 PHA 554 PPB 554 SAS 220 PSB 220
IND 340 PSB 340 PHA 558 PPB 558 SAS 261 PSB 261
IND 341 PSB 341 PHA 600 PPB 600 SAS 340 PSB 362
IND 343 PSB 343 PHA 623 PPB 623 SAS 360 PSB 360
IND 344 PSB 344 PHA 623A PPB 623A SAS 422 PSB 422
IND 430 PSB 430 PHA 625 PPB 625 SAS 425 PSB 421
IND 432 PSB 432 PHA 625A PPB 625A SAS 432 PSB 423
IND 491 PSB 455 PHA 633 PPB 633 SAS 435 PSB 424
IND 530 PSB 530 PHA 633A PPB 633A SAS 440 PSB 425
IND 532 PSB 532 PHA 661 PPB 661 SAS 442 PSB 426
IND 720 PSB 720 PHA 662 PPB 662 SAS 444 PSB 444
IND 808 PSB 808 PHA 663 PPB 663 SAS 452 PSB 427
IND 809 PSB 809 PHA 664 PPB 664 SAS 456 PSB 428
IND 824 PSB 824 PHA 665 PPB 665 SAS 530 PSB 530
IND 830 PSB 825 PHA 666 PPB 666 SAS 532 PSB 532
IND 831 PSB 826 PHA 667 PPB 667
IND 835 PSB 835 PHA 668 PPB 668
IND 840 PSB 840 PHA 668A PPB 668A
IND 875 PSB 875 PHA 672 PPB 672
IND 880 PSB 880 PHA 681 PPB 681
PHA 693 PPB 693
PHA 694 PPB 694
Corporation and Administration . . . . . .
ADMINISTRATION
Corporation
Officers
David L. Maher, Chairman
Jay Bikofsky, Vice Chairman
Charles F. Monahan Jr., President
Catherine Shattuck, Secretary
Robert W. Holmes Jr., Assistant Secretary
Daniel E. Penni, Treasurer
Richard J. Lessard, Assistant Treasurer
Gail P. Bucher, Auditor
Trustees
Jon C. Anderson, PhD, TKL Research, Inc., Paramus, N.J.
Chester E. Babineau, Retired, Babineau Pharmacy, Pepperell, Mass.
Jay Bikofsky, Hagedorn and Co., New York, N.Y.
Gail P. Bucher, Retired, Belmont, Mass.
George D. Denmark, Retired, Denmark’s Inc., Falmouth, Mass.
240
Lawrence B. DiBona, DDS, Wellesley Hills, Mass.
Eileen K. Dumouchel, Eaton Apothecary, Wellesley, Mass.
J. Richard Fennell, Odyssey Partners, Cambridge, Mass.
Maryesther L. Fournier, BSP, Smith Drugs, Wakefield, Mass.
Ernest P. Gates Jr., Freedom/Gates Care Pharmacy, Lynnfield, Mass.
Richard Griffin, Retired, Bedford, N.H.
Theodore L. Iorio, Retired, Millis, Mass.
Nina L. King, Newton, Mass.
Gregory H. Laham, Sullivan’s Pharmacy, Roslindale, Mass.
James F. Lyons, Retired, Cape Cod Healthcare, Cotuit, Mass.
David L. Maher, DMM Enterprises LLP, Salt Lake City, Utah
Daniel E. Penni, Endowment for the 21st Century, Wellington, Fla.
Judith P. Ronshagen, Optima Health Elliot Hospital, Manchester, N.H.
Arthur R. Russo, MD, Antiques Unlimited, Putnam, Conn.
Catherine R. Shattuck, Consultant, Northboro, Mass.
Paul E. Stanzler, Burns and Levinson, LLP, Boston, Mass.
Trustees Emeriti
Arthur L. Carr Jr.
Samuel B. Coco Jr.
Nicholas E. Creanza
Richard W. Dudley
Marguerite Johnson
Marion L. Metcalf
Horace C. Moses III
Albert M. Pawlina
Alex Schramroth
Ronald B. Singleton
Louis V. Sorgi
Milton N. Stamatos
ADMINISTRATION
Aniello Tancredi
President Emeritus
Sumner M. Robinson
AB, University of Maine; BS, MS, PhD, ScD (Hon.), Massachusetts College
of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Administration
Office of the President
Charles F. Monahan Jr., President
BS, ScD (Hon.), Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Robert W. Holmes Jr., In House Legal Counsel
AB, Harvard College; JD, Boston University School of Law
Elizabeth Jordan, Assistant to the President
Academic Affairs
Janis P. Bellack, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost; Chief Academic Officer
BSN, University of Virginia; MN, University of Florida; PhD, University of Kentucky 241
Michelle M. Kalis, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
BS, University of Georgia; MS, PhD, Emory University
Pamela Bretschneider, Institutional Researcher
BA, Boston College; MEd, Framingham State College; PhD, Boston College
Marjorie McMahon, Director of Student Records and Registrar
BA, University of Rhode Island
Douglas J. Pisano, Associate Provost for Pharmacy Education; Dean, School of
Pharmacy–Boston
BS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; MS, University of
Massachusetts, Boston; PhD, Northeastern University
Joseph M. Calomo, Assistant Dean
BS, PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences;
MBA, Suffolk University
Michael Montagne, Acting Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences;
Associate Dean of Graduate Studies
BS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota
Beth Ellen Welch, Director, Non-Traditional Doctor of Pharmacy Pathway
BS, PharmD, Albany College of Pharma
Caroline Zeind, Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice
BA, PharmD, University of Tennessee
ADMINISTRATION
David E. Tanner, Dean, School of Arts and Sciences
AB, Brown University; MA, PhD, University of Texas at Austin
Delia Castro Anderson, Associate Dean, School of Arts and Sciences
BA, University of Rhode Island; MA, University of South Carolina;
PhD, University of Southern Mississippi
James D. Blagg Jr., Dean, School of Health Sciences
BS, Memphis State University; MEd, University of Utah; PhD, University of Washington
W. Gail Barnes, Department Chair and Program Director, Forsyth Dental Hygiene
BS, MS, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; MA, PhD, The Ohio State
University
Susan B. Belinsky, Program Director, Radiation Therapy
BS, MPA, Northeastern University; EdD, University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Maryann Blaine, Program Director, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
BS, Thomas Jefferson University; MAT, Simmons College
Frances K. Keech, Program Director, Nuclear Medicine Technology
RT(N) Certificate, Sydney Technical College (Australia); MBA, Simmons College
242
Scott L. Massey, Department Chair and Program Director, Physician Assistant
Studies–Manchester
BS, State University of New York, Albany; MS, University of Dayton; PhD,
Andrews University
Jeannine Muldoon, Department Chair and Program Director, Nursing–Boston and
Worcester
BS, Boston College; MS, PhD, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Thomas G. Sandridge, Program Director, Radiography Program
BS, Miami Institute of Psychology; MS, Nova Southeastern University
Marianne Vail, Department Chair and Program Director, Physician Assistant
Studies–Boston
BS, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; MS, George Washington University
K. Cyrus Whaley, Department Chair, Radiologic Sciences; Program Director, Radiography
BA, Greensboro College; MEd, EdD, North Carolina State University
Michael J. Malloy, Dean, School of Pharmacy–Worcester/Manchester
BS, University of Miami; BS, University of Florida; PharmD, State University of
New York at Buffalo
Monina R. Lahoz, Assistant Dean
BS, University of the Philippines; MS, PhD, Purdue University
Steven D. Cohen, Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
BS, MS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences;
ScD, Harvard University
Ronald J. DeBellis, Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice
ADMINISTRATION
BS, University of Nevada, Reno; PharmD, University of the Pacific
Richard Kaplan, Associate Dean for Instructional Resources; Director of Libraries
BA, MLS, State University of New York at Albany
Kathleen MacDonald, Director of Instructional Design Services
BS, Massachusetts State College at Fitchburg; MA, Rhode Island School of Design;
MEd, Cambridge College
Jean Joyce-Brady, Dean of Students
BS, MSEd, University of Delaware; PhD, University of Maryland
Anthony Hopson, Associate Dean of Students, Worcester/Manchester
BA, MA, University of Connecticut
Carol Sitterly, Associate Dean of Academic Support Services, Boston
BA, Worcester State College; MA, EdD, American International College
William Jauch, Director of Residence Life, Worcester
BA, Canisius College
Kristine Souza, Director of Academic Support Services, Worcester/Manchester 243
BS, MEd, Bridgewater State College
William Cribby-Innocenti, Director of Residence Life, Boston
BA, University of New Hampshire; MEd, Bridgewater State College
Jennifer Michael, Director of Student Activities and Orientation
BA, Suffolk University; MA, Northeastern University
Molly Payne, Director of Counseling Services
BA, Hartwick College; MA, Lesley University
Michael Williams, Director of Sports, Recreation, and Wellness
BA, Furman University; MS, Indiana University
Finance and Administration
Richard J. Lessard, Vice President for Finance and Administration; Chief Operating Officer
BS, MS, Bentley College; CPA, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Keith Bellucci, Chief Business Officer
BA, Gordon College; CPA, Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Margaret Eaton Crawford, Director of Purchasing
William R. Dunfey, Executive Director of Admission
BA, University of Notre Dame; MA, MEd, Boston College
Carrie Glass, Director of Student Financial Services
BS, Nichols College; MEd, University of Massachusetts, Boston
ADMINISTRATION
Victor Horton, Director of Public Safety
Mary M. Lilly, Director of Human Resources
MEd, Cambridge College
Michael O’Neil, Director of Buildings and Grounds
Tom Scanlon, Director of Information Services
BS, Southern New Hampshire University
John Tummino, Director of Environmental Health and Safety
BS, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Seth P. Wall, Executive Director of Manchester Campus
BA, BS, University of New Hampshire; MBA, MS, Southern New Hampshire
University
Institutional Advancement
Dennis G. Lyons, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
BS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Dawn Ballou, Executive Director of Alumni Relations
244 BA, University of Massachusetts, Boston; JD, Massachusetts School of Law, Andover
Pat Ramsay, Director of Forsyth Dental Hygiene Alumni Programs
AS, Northeastern University; Certificate in Dental Hygiene,
Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists
George E. Humphrey, Executive Director of College Relations and Communications
AB, Case Western Reserve University; MA, PhD, Boston University
Joyce E. Hempstead, Director of Publications
AB, Brown University; MFA, Boston University
Michael R. Ratty, Director of Communications
BA, Ithaca College
Katherine Keough, Executive Director, Government Affairs and Continuing Education
BS, Suffolk University; MS, University of Massachusetts, Boston
Dawna G. Burrus, Director of Continuing Education
BS, Northeastern University; MEd, Suffolk University
Jill Griffin, MassMedLine Outreach Coordinator
BS, University of New Mexico; MPH, Boston University of Public Health
Mary Sullivan, Director, MassMedLine Pharmacy Outreach Program
PharmD, University of Rhode Island
Lonny Townley, Director of Development
BA, Trinity College; MS, Boston University
Kathleen Lawlor, Director of Annual Giving
FACULTY
BS, New Hampshire College; MBA, Southern New Hampshire University
TBA, Director of Institutional Advancement, Worcester
Faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Faculty Emeriti
Albert A. Belmonte
Professor of Pharmaceutics, Emeritus
BS, MS, Northeastern University; PhD, University of Connecticut
Hridaya N. Bhargava, Professor of Industrial Pharmacy, Emeritus
BPharm, Saugar University (India); PhD, North Dakota State University
Lila M. Foye, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Physics, Emerita
BA, Emmanuel College; MS, Boston College
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William O. Foye, Sawyer Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Emeritus
AB, Dartmouth College; MA, PhD, Indiana University
Benjamin R. Hershenson, Dean, Emeritus
BS, MS, PhD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
David C. Kosegarten, Professor of Pharmacology, Emeritus
BS, Albany College of Pharmacy, Union University; MS, PhD, University of Rhode Island
Edward F. LaSala, Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus
BS, MS, PhD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
George Matelli, Associate Professor of Physics and Mathematics, Emeritus
BS, Tufts University; MS, Boston College; MS, Northeastern University; EdD, Boston
University
Harold I. Silverman, Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Emeritus
BS, MS, DSc, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science
Raymond W. VanderWyk, Professor of Biology, Emeritus
BS, PhC, MS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences;
MA, Boston University; PhD, Harvard University
David A. Williams, Professor of Chemistry, Emeritus
BS, MS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; PhD, University of
Minnesota
Robert H. Zaim, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutics, Emeritus
BS, MS, PhD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Teaching and Research Faculty
FACULTY
George Acquaah-Mensah
Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Worcester
BS, University of Science and Technology (Ghana); PhD, University of Texas, Austin
Delia Castro Anderson
Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences, Associate Professor of Biology
BA, University of Rhode Island; MA, University of South Carolina;
PhD, University of Southern Mississippi
Michael Angelini
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
BA, MA, Boston University; BS, PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
and Health Sciences
Emon Atef
Instructor of Pharmaceutics
BS, Cairo University; MS, PhD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Josephine Babiarz
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Administration, Boston
246 BA, Boston University; JD, Suffolk University
Ned Barden
Assistant Professor of Biology
BS, Iowa State University; MS, PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison
W. Gail Barnes
Program Director and Associate Professor of Dental Hygiene
BS, MS, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; MA, PhD, Ohio State University
Catherine T. Basile
Instructor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
BS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Susan B. Belinsky
Program Director and Associate Professor of Radiation Therapy
BS, MPA, Northeastern University; EdD, University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Janis P. Bellack
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost; Professor of Nursing and Health Sciences
BSN, University of Virginia; MN, University of Florida; PhD, University of Kentucky
Paul Belliveau
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester
BS, University of Rhode Island; PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
and Health Sciences
Donald Bernard
Medical Director and Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies, Manchester
AB, Assumption College; MD, Boston University
Snehal Bhatt
FACULTY
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
PharmD, Northeastern University
James D. Blagg Jr.
Dean and Professor, School of Health Sciences
BS, Memphis State University; MEd, University of Utah; PhD, University of Washington
Maryann Blaine
Program Director and Assistant Professor of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
BS, Thomas Jefferson University; MAT, Simmons College
Mary Buchinger Bodwell
Assistant Professor of English
BS, Northern Michigan University; MA, The Ohio University; PhD, Boston University
Irena Bond
Librarian for the Blais Family Library, Worcester; Assistant Professor of Instructional Resources
MA, Southwestern University (Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria); MSLIS, Simmons College
Joseph M. Calomo
Assistant Dean, School of Pharmacy, Boston; Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
BS, PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; 247
MBA, Suffolk University
Nicholas Campagna
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Administration, Boston
BS, MBA, Fairleigh Dickenson University
Patricia Castillo
Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies, Boston
BA, The King’s College, NY; BS, State University of NY at Stony Brook;
MSHSA, Duke University
Michelle Ceresia
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
BS, Albany College of Pharmacy; PharmD, Medical University of South Carolina
Xiang Qian Chang
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
BSc, Beijing University; PhD, Brown University
Norma Chase
Assistant Professor of Physics and Mathematics
BS, Boston State College; MS, PhD, Northeastern University
Anne Chiavegato
Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies, Boston
BA, LaSalle University; MS, Beaver College
FACULTY
Steven D. Cohen
Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Worcester/Manchester; Professor of
Pharmacology/Toxicology
BS, MS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences;
ScD, Harvard University
Maryann Hawes Cooper
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
PharmD, Northeastern University
R. Rebecca Couris
Professor of Nutrition Science and Pharmacy, Boston
BS, MS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; PhD, Tufts University
Susan Crecco
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
BS, PharmD, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia/Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Kimberly Crocker-Crowther
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Worcester
BSN, Boston College; MS, University of Massachusetts, Lowell
248 Jason E. Cross
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester
PharmD, University of Rhode Island
David J. Crowther
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Boston
BSN, MSN, University of Texas at Houston
Marie L. Dacey
Assistant Professor of Psychology
AB, Immaculata University; MA, Temple University; EdD, Boston University
Ronald A. DeBellis
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester
BS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences;
MS, College of St. Francis, Joliet; EdD, Nova Southeastern University
Ronald J. DeBellis
Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester/Manchester; Professor of Pharmacy
Practice
BS, University of Nevada, Reno; PharmD, University of the Pacific
Stephen L. DePietro
Instructor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
BS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Alicia R. Desilets
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester
BS, PharmD, University of Connecticut
Paul DiFrancesco
FACULTY
Executive Director of Experiential Pharmacy Education, Boston/Worcester/Manchester;
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester/Manchester
BS, Northeastern University; MPA, Suffolk University
Wayne DiMatteo
Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies, Boston
BS, Bentley College; BS, George Washington University
Jennifer Mazzola Donovan
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester
PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Kaelen Dunican
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester
BS, PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Svetlana Dvorkin
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
BS, PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science
Carol Eliadi
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Worcester 249
BSN, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; MSN, University of Massachusetts, Lowell;
EdD, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; JD, Massachusetts School of Law
Joy N. Evans
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
PharmD, Virginia Commonwealth University
Carol-Ann Farkas
Assistant Professor of English
BA, MA, Simon Fraser University (Canada); PhD, University of Alberta (Canada)
Erika Felix-Getzik
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
PharmD, University of Pittsburgh
Cynthia D. Ferguson
Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies, Boston
BS, College of William and Mary; MS, Duke University
Joseph Ferullo
Instructor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
BS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Trisha L. Ford
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
PharmD, Northeastern University
FACULTY
Carolyn J. Friel
Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, Worcester
BS, University of Rhode Island; PhD, Northeastern University
Mark Froimowitz
Research Professor of Chemistry
BS, Brooklyn College; PhD, New York University
James Gagnon
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Andrea Gancarz-Gojgini
Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene
BA, Westfield State College; MEd, Cambridge College
Alfred R. Garafalo
Professor of Chemistry
BS, PhD, Northeastern University
Alice J.A. Gardner
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Worcester
250 BSc, Fontbonne University; PhD, St. Louis University
Martha N. Gardner
Assistant Professor of History and Social Science
BA, Brown University; PhD, Brandeis University
Marin Gillis
Assistant Professor of Ethics and Philosophy
BA, University of Ottawa; LPh, University of Louvain (Belgium);
PhD, University of Calgary
David Gilmore
Assistant Professor of Radiologic Sciences
BS, Old Dominion University; MS, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Ellen S. Ginsburg
Associate Professor of Anthropology and Sociology
BS, MS, Emerson College; MA, PhD, Southern Illinois University
Jennifer D. Goldman-Levine
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
BS, PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Carroll-Ann Goldsmith
Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Worcester/Manchester
BA, University of New Hampshire; MS, Boston University; ScD, Harvard University
Susan Gorman
Assistant Professor of English
AB, Georgetown University; MA, PhD, University of Michigan
Lawrence M. Gracz
FACULTY
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, Boston
BS, Northern Illinois University; PhD, University of California at Santa Barbara
Helene Hardy
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
BSPharm, University of Lille II (France); MS, University Louis Pasteur (France);
PharmD, State University of New York at Buffalo
Joy N. Heising
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
BA, Bryn Mawr College; PhD, Michigan State University
Timothy R. Hudd
Instructor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
BS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Mihaela Iftime
Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Physics
BS, A.I.C. University (Romania); MS, Northern University; PhD, A.I.C. University (Romania)
Susan Jacobson
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston 251
BS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; MS, Northeastern University
Courtney Jarvis
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester
BS, PharmD, Albany College of Pharmacy
Susan Jenkins
Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene
BS, Northeastern University; MS, Simmons College
Donney John
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
PharmD, St. John’s University
Jean Joyce-Brady
Dean of Students; Associate Professor of Health Sciences
BA, MSEd, University of Delaware; PhD, University of Maryland
Michelle M. Kalis
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs; Associate Professor of Pharmacology, Boston
BS, University of Georgia; MS, PhD, Emory University
Abir Kanaan
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester
PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Worcester
Richard B. Kaplan
Associate Dean for Instructional Resources; Director of Libraries; Associate Professor of
Instructional Resources
BA, MLS, State University of New York at Albany
FACULTY
Sarah Karish
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
PharmD, Northeastern University
Kevin R. Kearney
Associate Professor of Biochemistry, Worcester
BS, MTh, University of Notre Dame; MS, MPhil, PhD, Yale University
Frances K. Keech
Assistant Professor of Nuclear Medicine Technology
RT(N) Certificate, Sydney Technical College (Australia); MBA, Simmons College
Charles J. Kelley
Associate Professor of Chemistry
BA, St. Joseph’s College; PhD, Indiana University
Edward T. Kelly III
Professor of Pharmacy Administration, Worcester
BS, MS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences;
PhD, The Ohio State University
Stephen G. Kerr
252 Assistant Professor of Chemistry
BSc, St. Xavier’s College (India); BSc (Tech), University of Bombay;
PhD, State University of New York at Buffalo.
Dan Kiel
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology, Boston
BS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; MS, Northeastern
University; PhD, Columbia University
Paul J. Kiritsy
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
BS, MS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Maria D. Kostka-Rokosz
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
BS, PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Susan A. Krikorian
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
BS, MS, Northeastern University
Monina R. Lahoz
Assistant Dean of Curriculum and Assessment; Associate Professor of Pharmacy
Administration, Worcester
BS, University of the Philippines; MS, PhD, Purdue University
Mariana Lapidus
Assistant Professor of Instructional Resources, Boston
BA, The Academy of Culture (Russia); MLS, Simmons College
Mytrang K. Le
FACULTY
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester
BS, PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Barbara W. LeDuc
Associate Professor of Pharmacology, Boston
BS, Framingham State College; PhD, Tufts University
Karen S. Lee
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
BS, Simmons College; PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Louise Lee
Instructor, Physician Assistant Studies, Manchester
BS, State University of New York at Stony Brook
Victoria Longino
Associate Professor of Humanities and Communication
BA, Emory University; MLS, George Peabody College; MA, PhD, University of Cincinnati
Magdalena Luca
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
BSc, Transylvania University (Romania); MSc University of Manitoba (Canada); 253
PhD, University of British Columbia (Canada)
Ann M. Lynch
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester
BSPharm, Northeastern University; PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and
Health Sciences
Kathleen MacDonald
Director of Instructional Design Services; Assistant Professor of Instructional Resources,
Boston
BS, Massachusetts State College at Fitchburg; MA, Rhode Island School of Design;
MEd, Cambridge College
Matthew Machado
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Timothy J. Maher
Professor of Pharmacology and Sawyer Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Boston
BS, Boston State College; PhD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Michael J. Malloy
Dean and Professor, School of Pharmacy, Worcester/Manchester
BS, University of Miami; BS, University of Florida; PharmD, State University of New
York at Buffalo
FACULTY
Scott L. Massey
Department Chair and Program Director, Associate Professor of Physician Assistant
Studies, Manchester
BS, State University of New York, Albany; MS, University of Dayton; PhD, Andrews
University
Michele Kuczynski Matthews
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester
PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
William W. McCloskey
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
BA, University of Virginia; BS, PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
and Health Sciences
Laurie Kelly McCorry
Associate Professor of Physiology, Boston
BS, University of Massachusetts; PhD, Johns Hopkins University
Cynthia McDermott
Assistant Professor of Anatomy
BS, Albion College; PhD, Wayne State University
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Lisa McDevitt
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
PharmD, University of Nebraska
Patricia McNary
Assistant Professor of Instructional Resources, Boston
BSN, St. Louis University; MALS, University of Missouri, Columbia
Ahmed S. Mehanna
Professor of Chemistry, Boston
BS, University of Alexandria, Egypt; MS, University of Tanta, Egypt; PhD, University of
Pittsburgh
Helen Meldrum
Associate Professor of Communication and Psychology
BS, Emerson College; MS, Harvard University; EdD, Clark University
Michael Montagne
Associate Dean of Graduate Studies; Professor of Pharmacy Administration, Boston
BS, MA, PhD, University of Minnesota
Anna K. Morin
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester
BA, Cornell University; BSPharm, PharmD, University of Rhode Island
Carla Moschella
Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies, Boston
BA, Purdue University; MS, Framingham State College; PA Certificate, Yale University
Sumana Mimi Mukherjee
FACULTY
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
BS, PharmD, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Jeannine Muldoon
Chair, Department of Nursing and Professor of Nursing, Boston and Worcester
BS, Boston College; MS, PhD, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Erica Murrell
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
BS, PharmD, University of Kentucky
Leanne Nadeau
Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies, Boston
BA, Mount Holyoke College; MHP, Northeastern University
Bertram A. Nicolas
Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Worcester
BS, MS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; EdD, Northeastern
University
Nicole Nolan
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester 255
BS, PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Eileen O’Connell
Assistant Professor of Nursing, Worcester
BA, Goddard College; MS, University of Michigan; PhD, University of Massachusetts,
Boston
Christine Parkhurst
Associate Professor of English and Humanities
BA, University of Vermont; MA, University of Nice
Thomas R. Patnaude
Medical Director, Physician Assistant Studies, Boston
BS, Boston College; MD, New York Medical College
Luis Marcelo Segurada Pereira
Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Boston
BS, University of Lisbon (Portugal); PhD, University of Iowa
Constance B. Phillips
Associate Professor of Dental Hygiene
BA, Temple University; MA, Columbia University; DDS, Howard University
Charles Pidgeon
Julius B. Rombult Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Boston
BS, MS, University Pittsburgh; PhD, University of California, San Francisco
FACULTY
Douglas J. Pisano
Associate Provost for Pharmacy Education and Dean, School of Pharmacy, Boston;
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Administration
BS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences;
MS, University of Massachusetts-Boston; PhD, Northeastern University
Kenneth A. Richman
Associate Professor of Philosophy and Ethics
BA, Haverford College; MA, PhD, Rutgers University
Dorothea Rudorf
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
BS, PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Thomas G. Sandridge
Program Director and Assistant Professor of Radiography
BS, Miami Institute of Psychology; MS, Nova Southeastern University
Rangaprasad Sarangarajan
Assistant Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Worcester
BS, Maharaja Sayajirao University (India); PhD, University of Cincinnati
256 Laurie J. Schmitt
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
BS, PharmD, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
David Schnee
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Sheila Seed
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester
BS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; MPH, University of
Massachusetts, Amherst
Alok Sharma
Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Worcester/Manchester
BS, Birla Institute of Technology (India); MS, Panjab University (India); PhD,
Northeastern University
Matthew A. Silva
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester
PharmD, Northeastern University
Richard J. Silvia
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
PharmD, University of Rhode Island
Donald Simard
Instructor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manchestser
BS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Reshmi Singh
FACULTY
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Administration, Boston
BS, Bombay University (India); MS, University of Toledo, Ohio; PhD, University of
Minnesota, Minneapolis
Blaine T. Smith
Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutics, Worcester
BS (Chemistry), BS (Pharmacy), MS, PhD, University of Oklahoma
Stacie Spencer
Associate Professor of Psychology
BA, Allegheny College; MA, PhD, Northeastern University
Linda M. Spooner
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester
BS, University of Connecticut; PharmD, University of Oklahoma
Marilyn H. Steinberg
Assistant Professor of Instructional Resources, Boston
BS, Framingham State College; MLS, Simmons College
Michael Steinberg
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester 257
BS, Brandeis University; PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Steven Steiner
Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies, Manchester
BA, City University of New York
Karyn M. Sullivan
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester
BS, University of Connecticut; MPH, University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Lynne M. Sylvia
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
BS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; PharmD, Duquesne
University
David E. Tanner
Dean, School of Arts and Sciences; Associate Professor of American Studies and Humanities
BA, Brown University; MA, PhD, University of Texas at Austin
Gary R. Tataronis
Associate Professor of Mathematics
BS, MS, University of Lowell
Jennifer L. Tebbe-Grossman
Professor of American Studies and Political Science
BA, MA, University of Missouri; PhD, Case Western Reserve University
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Marianne Vail
Department Chair and Program Director, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant
Studies, Boston
BS, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; MS, George Washington University
Beth Ellen Welch
Director, Non-Traditional PharmD Pathway;
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
BS, PharmD, Albany College of Pharmacy
Marie Normand Wenzel
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
K. Cyrus Whaley
Chair, Department of Radiologic Sciences; Professor of Radiologic Sciences
BA, Greensboro College; EdD, North Carolina State University
Kristine Willett
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Manchester
BS, University of New Hampshire; PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and
Health Sciences, Worcester
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Phillip I. Wizwer
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
BS, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; MS, Northeastern
University
Robert V. Zackroff
Associate Professor of Biology
BA, MA, PhD, Temple University
Kathy Zaiken
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
PharmD, Northeastern University
Caroline Zeind
Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice; Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Boston
BA, PharmD, University of Tennessee
Anthony Zimmermann
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Worcester
BS, PharmD, University of Maryland
Adjunct Faculty
Ruth Abi-Kheirs, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Heather McVoy Abourjaily, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Paul Abourjaily, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
George Abraham, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Martin Abramson, MS, RPh, Adjunct Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Alfred Aleguas, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
ADJUNCT FACULTY
George Alexis, MS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Maureen E. Lynch Allen, BS, PA-C, Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies
Wayne Altman, MD, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
John C. Amedio Jr., PhD, Adjunct Professor of Pharmaceutical Science
Ernest Anderson, MS, RPh, Adjunct Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Thomas Andrew, MD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Jonathan Andrews, BS, Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Nuclear Medicine Technology
Caroline Antonellis, MS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Alana Arnold, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Elias Arous, MD, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Paul Arpino, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Cecil Aycock, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Daniel Balling, BS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Jillian Barnes, PharmD, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Paul Barrett, PharmD, MPA, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Sylvia Bartel, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Shantanu G. Basu, MBBS, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Jeffrey Becker, BS, Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Nuclear Medicine Technology
Craig Beckman, BS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Sherri Beiermeister, Clinical Instructor of Dental Hygiene
Gabrielle Bercy-Roberson, MD, MPH, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of
Physician Assistant Studies 259
James Berghelli, MS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
F. Joseph Bernier, BS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Eugene A. Bernstein, PhD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Radiologic Sciences
Michael Bindas, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Gregory Binus, MD, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Shawn Boland, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Kristien Bonagura, BS, Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Nuclear Medicine Technology
Kathy Borofsky, MHP, Clinical Instructor of Dental Hygiene
Philip Boshar, BSPharm, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Wynford Brome, PA-C, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
John Brooks, PA-C, Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies
Alvin Brown, CFE, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Allegra DePietro Bruce, MS, Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Radiopharmacy
Kay Bryce, BS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Lisa Burry, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Patricia Callahan, BS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice & Adjunct
Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies
Ronald J. Callahan, PhD, Adjunct Associate Professor of Radiopharmacy
Stephen J. Camer, MD, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Steven Cano, FASHP, MS, RPh, Adjunct Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Frank Cardoza, BS, Adjunct Instructor of Radiation Therapy
Michael G. Carvalho, PharmD, Adjunct Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Derek Carver, BSRS, Adjunct Instructor of Radiography
Christopher Casale, BS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Frank P. Castronovo Jr., PhD, RPh, Adjunct Associate Professor of Radiopharmacy
and Radiologic Sciences
George Cayer, BS, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Raymond Chan, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Chu Chen, MD, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
LuAnne Chester, AS, Clinical Instructor of Dental Hygiene
Jennifer Chin, BS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Mukund S. Chorghade, PhD, Adjunct Professor of Pharmaceutical Science
William Churchill, MBA, RPh, Adjunct Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Jennifer Cina, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Sorin E. Ciobanu, MD, Adjunct Instructor of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Margaret Clapp, MS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Christine Cochran, DO, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
J.D. Coffey, BS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Lisa B. Cohen, CDE, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Mitchell Cohen, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Paul Concemi, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Coleen Condon, BS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Richard W. Conroy, PA-C, Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies
Ray Cope, PharmD, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Michelle Corrado, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Jose M. Correa, MD, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Roberta Costa, AS, Clinical Instructor of Dental Hygiene
Mira Crago, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Jamie Cronin, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Timothy Cummins, MBA, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
260 Jennifer Cunha, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Kathy Cunningham, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Dale Cyr, MS, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Robert D’Agostino, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Adnan Dahdul, MD, Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Joan Dang, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
James Daniel, MPH, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Drug Regulatory Affairs
and Health Policy
Michael Davey, DMD, Clinical Instructor of Dental Hygiene
Leah David, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Madojutola Dawodu, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Douglas Deans, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Pamela DeChellis, BS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Edward L. Decker, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Brian Deedy, AS, Adjunct Instructor of Radiography
Frank Diaferio, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Ray Dinno, BS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Saad Dinno, BS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Roger E. Dionne, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Steve Dolley, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Stephen C. Dragotakes, BS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Marc Dulac, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Valerie Dupill, BS, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Philip Dussault, PharmD, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Jennie Duval, MD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Rabiah Dys, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Thomas Eisenmann, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Kathy Eklund, RDH, MSc, Adjunct Associate Professor of Dental Hygiene
George El Fakhri, PhD, Adjunct Instructor of Nuclear Medicine Technology and
Radiopharmacy
Anthony Esposito, MD, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Kenneth R. Eugenio, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Christopher J. Evans, PhD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Drug Regulatory Affairs
and Health Policy
Paula Evans, PharmD, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Scott Evans, MS, PA-C, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Frederic Fahey, DSc, Adjunct Instructor of Nuclear Medicine Technology and
Radiopharmacy
Ben Faletra, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Shelly A. Fallo, BS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
John Fanikos, MBA, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Jeffrey S. Feldman, MD, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Amy Ferguson, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Charles Ferguson, MD, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Karym Fettig, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Karen Fiumara, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
William Flanagan, BS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
John Ford, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Richard Foster, MD, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Maryesther Fournier, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Victor Fournier, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Michael Francoeur, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Frederick Frankhauser, RPh, JD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences 261
Patrick Gallagher, RPh, PhD, Adjunct Instructor of Radiopharmacy
Ernest Gates, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Robert Gaunt, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Gerald Gehr, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Susan George, MD, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Victor H. Gerbaudo, PhD, Adjunct Associate Professor of Nuclear Medicine Technology
Helen Gibbons, PharmD, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Joe Giovangelo, MS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
John Giunta, DMD, Adjunct Professor of Dental Hygiene
Indy Glemaud, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Stacy Glynn, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
William A. Gouveia, MS, RPh, Adjunct Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Mary Grace, BS, MHA, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Errol Green, MD, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Stephen Greenberg, BS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Alberto Grignolo, PhD, Adjunct Associate Professor of Drug Regulatory Affairs
and Health Policy
Gary L. Gross, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Steven Grossman, BS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Kathy Gura, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Robert Hallisey, MS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Michael Hamrell, PhD, Adjunct Associate Professor of Drug Regulatory Affairs
and Health Policy
Jorgen L. Hansen, MS, Adjunct Instructor of Radiation Therapy
Michelle Harrison, PharmD, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Christian Hartman, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Mark Hausman, MD, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Ruth Hazen, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Melvyn L. Hecht, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
John Hedge, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Stephanie Heizman-Strauss, BS, Clinical Instructor of Dental Hygiene
Lillian L. Helton, BS, PA-C, Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies
Robert G. Henault, BS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Sheila Hewett, CNP, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Patricia Hite, BS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Richard Hockman, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Edward J. Holupka, PhD, Adjunct Instructor of Radiation Therapy
Tom Horeis, PharmD, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Grant Hou, MD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Radiation Therapy
Kelly L. Hoye, MD, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Nancy Huff, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Lisa Iapicca, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Stacy Inman, PharmD, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Barbara Irby, MS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Gaspar Jacobian, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Jennifer Jeffries, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Anne Jensen, Clinical Instructor of Dental Hygiene
Linda Johnson, MS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Emery Johnston, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Mark Josephs, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
262 Hansa Joshi, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Patricia Jusczak, BS, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Roni Kaitz, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Ellen Kalaitzidis, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Angela Kang, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Alan Kaplan, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Sanjeer Katti, PhD, Adjunct Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Science
Andrew F. Kelliher Jr., MS, MBA, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Gary Kerr, BS, MBA, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Tatiana Khavin, BS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Katherine Keough, MS, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Eileen Kirk, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Erin Kistler, BS, Adjunct Instructor of Nuclear Medicine Technology
Lerzan Suzanne Kizilay, MD, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Richard Knab, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Michael T. Ku, PharmD, MBA, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Arpi Kuyumjian, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Gregory Laham, BS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Erica Lakin, BS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Patrick Lam, MS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Gary Lamphere, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
James Lampka, MS, Adjunct Instructor of Radiography
Deborah E. Landgren, BS, Clinical Instructor of Dental Hygiene
Cheryl Lathum, BS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Ed Laverty, PA-C, Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies
Jack Lazarre, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
John D. Leary Jr., BS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Virginia LeMay, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Amy Lemieux, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
John Leone, MBA, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Richard A. Leverone, MS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Ricardo Lewitus, MD, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Betty Li, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Joseph Li, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Kathy Lituri, MS, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene
Mary Lo, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Ravinda Luckoor, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Paul Lyman, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Susan MacIsaac, BS, Adjunct Instructor of Radiologic Sciences
Michael Magee, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Jerry Maddox, MS, Adjunct Instructor of Radiation Therapy
Edward Mahoney, DMin, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Bola Majekodunmi, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Donald Majercik, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Robert Malone, MS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Robert Maloney, MS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
David Mantus, PhD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Drug Regulatory Affairs
and Health Policy
Shannon Manzi, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Richard Marcucci, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Danielle Marino, AS, Adjunct Instructor of Radiography
Loretta Marioni, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice 263
George Marra, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Linda Marra, PharmD, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
John Marshall, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Dana Martin, BS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Oanh Martin, CDE, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Frank Massaro, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Pat Masters, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
David McCarthy, BS, MBA, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Patricia McCook, BS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Sophie McIntyre, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Stacey McKinnon, AS, Adjunct Instructor of Radiography
Jolene Meserve, BS, Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Nuclear Medicine Technology
Andy Metters, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Aaron Michelucci, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
John Mirabello, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Frank Mitrano, MS, RPh, Adjunct Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Dan Moellentine, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Charles Moore, MD, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Lisa Moran, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
David Morgan, BS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Andrew F. Moring, MHP, PA-C, Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies
Molly Mortimer, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Robert Moura, MS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Mitchell Nazario, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Daniel Newberg, BS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Jeff Newberg, BS, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Richard Niederman, DMD, Adjunct Professor of Dental Hygiene
Lars Nielson, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Grant Niskanen, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Anna Lee Nystrom, PharmD, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Dan O’Brien, PA-C, Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies
Mariann O’Brien, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Joseph O’Day, MBA, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Robert O’Donahue, BS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Yu-Chi O’Rourke, PharmD, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Indira Osmancevic, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Donna L. Paci, BS, Adjunct Instructor of Radiation Therapy
Stacie Pallotta-Knight, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmcy Practice
Pierre Panoyan, BS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Nancy Pariser, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Wayne E. Pasanen, MD, FACEP, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Bhuren Patel, BS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Firdosh Pathan, MS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Thomas R. Patnaude, MD, Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of
Physician Assistant Studies
Richard Paulson, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Wendy Pavnik, PA-C, Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies
Julie Pearson, BS, Clinical Instructor of Dental Hygiene
John Pelkowsky, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Frank A. Pennachio, BS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
264 Ronald Petrin, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Michael Pieroni, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
David Pizzi, MS, Adjunct Instructor of Drug Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy
Eric Plumley, PA-C, Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies
Miranda Poon, BS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Stephen Proper, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Donald Putney, BS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Terry Rabinowitz, MD, Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Krista Ratzel, BS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Jill Rebuck, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Christine Reilly, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Valerie Relias, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Kevin Reynolds, Adjunct Instructor of Radiography
June Riedlinger, PharmD, Adjunct Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Robert Ritchie, MBA, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Giselle C. Rivera, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Joseph Rivet, PA-C, Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies
Robert Rizzo, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Alan Rogers, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Denise Rollinson, MD, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Lisa Rosen, BS, Adjunct Instructor of Radiologic Sciences
Stanley Rosen, MHA, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Anthony Rozzi, JD, MS, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Joseph Sacco, BS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Stanley Sagov, MD, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Sheila Salamunovich, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Barry Sall, MA, Adjunct Instructor of Drug Regulatory Affairs and Health Policy
Alexandra Santamaria, PharmD, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Shawn Saunders, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Jonathan Schindelheim, MD, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Kelly Scholl, BS, Adjunct Instructor of Radiation Therapy
Robert Schollard, BS, MPH, Adjunct Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Gretchen H. Schneider, MS, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Andrew Seger, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Paul Sesin, PharmD, Adjunct Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Michael Shannon, MD, MPH, Adjunct Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Pamela Sherry, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Thomas Siepka, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Orges Simeon, BS, Clinical Instructor of Dental Hygiene
Patrick Skeffington, PharmD, MS, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Robert Skenderian, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Barbara L. Smith, DVM, MS, PhD, DACLAM,Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacology
Clyde Wendell Smith, MD, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Nicole Soderberg, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Jeffery Sophinos, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Diane Soulliard, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Ronald Staley, BS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Eileen Stanton, BS, Clinical Instructor of Dental Hygiene
Margaret Stokes, BS, Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Nuclear Medicine Technology
Thom Stowell, PT, DC, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Rosy Suleman, BS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Kathleen Sullivan, MM, Clinical Instructor of Dental Hygiene 265
Mary Sullivan, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Mitchell Sullivan, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Ronald Sunog, MD, Adjunct Clinical Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Andrew Szumita, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Tiffany Ta, BS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Michael Takach, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Leigh Taylor, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Spiros Thomas, MBA, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Keith Thomasset, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Frank Tilley, BS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Michael Tocco, M Ed, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Crystal Tom, PharmD, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Michael Tovell, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Karen Trapanick, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Justin Tremont, BS, Adjunct Instructor of Nuclear Medicine Technology
Salvador Treves, MD, Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Nuclear Medicine Technology
Mei Tsai, PharmD, MS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Annick D. Van den Abbeele, MD, Adjunct Clinical Instructor of Nuclear
Medicine Technology
Jennifer Vanko, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
James Varano, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Laleh Varasteh, MSF, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
James Vieira, PharmD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Hieu Vinh, BS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Henry Wagner, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Heather Wahlstrom, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Stanley Walczyk, BS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Gayla Waller, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
ADJUNCT FACULTY
Margaret A. Walsh, PhD, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Drug Regulatory Affairs
and Health Policy
James N. Watkins, BS, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Jason Webb, BS, Adjunct Instructor of Radiography
Rebecca Wilcox, BS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Esther M. Wilkins, DMD, Adjunct Professor of Dental Hygiene
Nancy Wilson, MS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Stephen B. Witover, MD, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Bruce Wong, MS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Dacai Xie, MS, Adjunct Instructor of Radiation Therapy
B. Robert Young, BS, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Charles Young, BS, RPh, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Heather Zaporetsky, BS, RPh, Adjunct Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Andrei A. Zlota, PhD, Adjunct Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Science
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Calendar: All Campuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CALENDAR
The College reserves the right to revise these dates as needed. Notices of any changes
will be issued to students, faculty, and staff with as much lead time as possible.
August 2006
4 Last day of Nursing (W) and PA (M) summer classes
7-11 Final Exams for Nursing (W) and PA (M)
14 Summer Break – Nursing (W) and PA (M) (8/14-9/3)
17-19 NTPD Orientation
30 Residence hall opens for new students (B/W)
New Student Welcome (B) (8/30-9/3)31
31 PharmD Orientation (W/M) (8/31-9/1)
September 2006
1 Transfer Student Orientation (B)
4 Labor Day Holiday
Residence halls open for returning students (B/W)
5 Fall classes begin (all campuses)
Add/drop/late registration (9/5-11)
NTPD Fall session begins
11 Summer session incomplete /grade change deadline
1 Add/drop/late registration deadline (4:30 p.m., exceptions 267
permitted for students enrolled in Monday evening classes and
the NTPD program)
15 September graduation date
26 PharmD White Coat Ceremony (B)
October 2006
9 Columbus Day (no classes)
10 PA White Coat Ceremony (B)
15 PA application deadline (M)
18 Spring pre-registration (10/17-10/30) (B)
30 Spring pre-registration (10/23-10/27) (W/M)
November 2006
6 COF Spring pre-registration (11/6-9) (B)
9 Last day to withdraw from fall classes
10 Veteran’s Day (observed – no classes)
22 Thanksgiving recess (noon 11/22-11/26)
27 Classes resume
December 2006
8 Last day of fall classes
9 Reading day
11-16 Final exams (make-up day 12/18)
15 Commencement (M)
16 Residence hall closes (6:00 p.m.) (B)
19 Semester break (12/19-1/15)
CALENDAR
January 2007
6 NTPD Spring session begins
11 PA Orientation (M)
12 Nursing Orientation (W)
13 NTPD drop/add/late registration deadline (1:30 p.m.)
15 Residence hall reopens (B)
Martin Luther King Holiday
January graduation date
16 Spring classes begin (all campuses)
Add/drop/late registration (1/16-22)
19 Fall semester incomplete/grade change deadline
22 Add/drop late registration deadline (4:30 p.m., exceptions permitted
for students enrolled in Monday evening classes)
February 2007
1 New student application deadline
Transfer application deadline (B)
19 Presidents’ Day (no classes)
March 2007
5-9 Summer preregistration (B/W/M)
9 Residence Hall closes (6:00 p.m.) (B)
268 12-16 Spring Break
15 Financial aid priority deadline
19 Classes resume
21 Fall preregistration (3/21-4/6) (B)
30 Last day to withdraw from spring classes
April 2007
9-13 COF Fall/Summer preregistration (B)
16 Patriot’s Day (no classes)
26 Last day of spring classes
27 Reading day (no classes)
28 Final exams (4/28, 4/30-5/4)
May 2007
1-4 Final Exams
4 Residence hall closes (6:00 p.m.) (B)
5 NTPD Summer session begins
7 Final exam Make-up Day
12 NTPD Add/drop late registration deadline
21 Summer session I classes begin (B)
Summer session 10-week sessions begin (B/W/M)
Summer session 12-week Nursing (W) and PA (M)
21-23 Add/drop/late registration (B)
23 Summer session I Add/drop/late registration deadline
(4:30 p.m.) (B)
21-25 Add/drop/late registration for 10/12 week classes (W/M)
25 Summer session 10/12 week Add/drop deadline (4:30 p.m.) (W/M)
Commencement (B)
28 Memorial Day observed (no classes)
29 Fall 2006 preregistration (5/29-6/1) (W/M)
CALENDAR
June 2007
8 Last day to withdraw from Summer Session I classes (B)
22 Summer Session I ends (B)
Commencement (W)
25 Summer Session II classes begin (B)
25-27 Add/drop/late registration Summer Session II (B)
27 Add/drop/late registration deadline (4:30 p.m.) (B)
Spring incomplete/grade change deadline
July 2007
4 Independence Day (no classes)
13 Last day to withdraw from Summer Session II
and 10-week classes (B/W/M)
27 Summer Session II and 10-week classes end (B/W/M)
Last day to withdraw 12-week Nursing (W) and PA classes (M)
30-31 New Student Orientation I (B)
30 Final exams for 10-week PharmD classes (W/M) (7/30-8/3)
August 2007
2-3 New Student Orientation II (B)
10 Last day of 12-week Nursing (W) and PA (M)
13-17 Final Exams for 12-week Nursing (W) and PA classes (M)
29 Residence hall opens for new students (W) 269
Residence hall opens for new students (B)
New Student Welcome (B) (8/29-9/1)
31 Transfer Student Orientation (B)
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INDEX
absence, 67 Dental Hygiene (post baccalaureate), 117
academic advising, 26, 68 Medical Imaging, 132
academic complaint policy, 150 MRI (post bacc.), 138
academic dismissal, 69 challenge exam, 72
academic honesty, 77 change of program, 70
academic policies and procedures, 67 chemistry degree programs
academic progress, 68 BS, 101; MS, PhD, 172
academic probation, 68 Chess Club/Game Club (Worcester), 39
academic standing, 78 classroom discipline, 72
Academic Support Services, 26 Colleges of the Fenway, 22
academic warning, 68 Colleges of the Fenway Alliance, 34
Academy of Students of Pharmacy Colleges of Worcester Consortium, 22
Boston, 33; Worcester, 38; Manchester, 40 community pharmacy entrepreneurship,
Academy of Tennis Players, 33 160
accreditation, 12 complaint policy, academic, 150
address changes, 58 conduct of classes, 71
adjunct faculty, 258 continuing education, 12
admissions, 42 core curriculum, Arts and Sciences, 94
administration, 241 Corporation, 240
270 Academic Affairs, 241 officers, 240
Finance and Administration, 243 president emeritis, 241
Institutional Advancement, 244 trustees, trustees emeriti, 240
Office of the President, 241 counseling services, 28
advanced placement, 45, 49 course descriptions, 174
Alpha Zeta Omega, 37 Behaviorial Sciences (BEH), 179
Alumni Association, 12 Biology (BIO), 180
Americans with Disabilities Act, 27 Chemistry (CHE, CHM), 181
appeals, grade, 80 Dental Hygiene (DHY), 184
applications Drug Discovery and Development
admissions, 42; financial aid, 59 (DDD), 187
articulation agreements, 23, 48 Drug Regulatory Affairs (DRA), 188
Arts and Sciences core curriculum, 94 First-Year Seminar (FYS), 190
Arts and Sciences, School of, 101 Graduate Studies (GRA), 190
Asian Student Association, Humanities (HUM), 190
Boston, 33; Worcester, 38 Instructional Resources (INF), 191
athletics (see sports) Liberal Arts (LIB), 192
attendance, 71 Mathematics (MAT), 194
auditing courses, 70 Nuclear Medicine Technology
bibliographic instruction requirement, 93 (NMT), 198
Black Student Union Physician Assistant Electives
Boston, 33; Worcester, 39 Boston (PAE), 203
calendar, 267 Physician Assistant Studies
campus Boston (PAS), 204;
Boston, 10, 16 Manchester (MPA), 195
Manchester, 11, 20 Pharmacy Practice
Worcester, 11, 19 Boston (PPB), 207;
Campus Activities Board, 33 Worcester/Manchester (PPW), 231
certificate programs Pharmaceutical Sciences
Boston (PSB), 213; Worcester/ degree standing, financial aid, 60
INDEX
Manchester (PSW), 235 disabilities, students with, 27
Physics and Radiopharmacy (PHY), 223 disabilities grievance proceedure, 74
Radiography (RAD), 223 discipline, classroom, 71
Radiologic Science (RSC), 225 discrimination grievance proceedure, 74
Radiation Therapy (RTT), 228 dishonesty, 77
Social Sciences (SSC), 229 dismissal, 69
credit by examination, 72 Dispenser, The, 34
Criminal Offender Record Information Doctor of Pharmacy
(CORI), 54, 73 Boston, 142;
cross registration, 73 Worcester/Manchester, 158, 167
D.A.M.A.G.E. Club, 39 drop/add procedures, 77
Dean’s list, 74 Drug Discovery and Development, 170
deferred admission (delayed enrollment), 46 Drug Regulatory Affairs, 171
degree programs, 11 early admission, 43
Chemistry (BS), 101 early action, 43
Dental Hygiene, 113 e-mail policy, 77
Drug Discovery and Development emergency student loans, 28
(MS), 170 employment assistance, 29
Drug Regulatory Affairs and Health English as a second language, 91
Policy (MS), 171 Equestrian Club, 39
Environmental Science (BS; CoF), 104 examinations, 77
Health Psychology (BS), 104 Facilities, Boston campus, 16 271
Health Sciences (BS), 118 bookstore, 17
Medicinal Chemistry (MS, PhD), 172 computer, 17
Nursing dining, 18
(BSN) Boston, 118 George Robert White Building, 16
(post-bacc. BSN) Worcester, 156 John Richard Fennell Building, 16
Pharmaceutical Marketing and MCPHS Health Sciences Library, 16
Management (BS), 151 public transportation and parking, 18
Pharmaceutical Sciences (BS), 153 residence halls, 18
Pharmaceutics (MS, PhD), 175 Ronald A. Matricaria Academic
Pharmacology (MS, PhD), 177 and Student Center, 16
Pharmacy Theodore L. Iorio Research Center, 16
(PharmD) Boston, 142 Facilities, Manchester campus, 20
(PharmD) Worcester/Manchester, 158, computer, 20
167 laboratory, 20
(Non-traditional PharmD), 148 library, 20
Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) parking, 21
Boston, 122 student lounge, 21
Manchester, 163 Facilities, Worcester campus, 19
Premedical and Health Studies (BS), 104 computer, 19
Radiologic Sciences (BS), 128 Henrietta DeBenedictis Building, 19
Nuclear Medicine Technology, 129 Blais Family Library, 19
Radiation Therapy, 130 parking, 20
Radiography, 132 residence hall, 20
Radiologic Sciences (post-bacc. BS), 133 student lounge, 20
Nuclear Medicine Technology, 134 faculty, 245
Radiation Therapy, 135 adjunct, 258
Radiography, 136 Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Radiologist Assistant Studies (MRAS), 139 Act (FERPA), 4
College of Worcester, 22
INDEX
fees, 56
financial aid, 59 Manchester Area Colleges, 22
academic progress, 62, 76 New Hampshire College and
appeal process, 64 University Council, 22
applying for, 59 New England College of Optometry, 23
process for awarding, 63 Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, 23
eligibility for, 59 Simmons College, 24
late fees, 58, 65 Stonehill College, 25
notification of award, 59 Worcester State College, 25
refunds, 64 international student admission, 53
scholarships (financial aid package), 63 transfers, 54
statements of account, 65 international students, 30
withdrawal from college, 66 Kappa Epsilon, 37
workstudy, 66 Kappa Psi, 37
First Year Seminars, 27, 90 Lambda Kappa Sigma, 37
fraternities, 37 late fees, 58
freshman admission, 44 learning groups, 28
general education requirements, 91 leave of absence, 83
Golf Club, 34 libraries
grade appeals, 80 Blais Family, 19
grade reports, 80 MCPHS Health Sciences, 17
grading policies, 80 library modules, 92
272 grade point average (GPA), 80 licensure, internships, certification, 30
grading system, 80 loans, emergency, 28
graduate studies, 168 Manchester Area Colleges Consortium, 22
admission, 49 mathematics course placement, 91
degree programs, 168 MCPHS Christian Fellowship, 35
degree requirements, 168 medical terminology requirement, 93
Graduate Student Association, 34 memberships, institutional, 14
graduation policies, 82 minimum class size, 72
Habitat for Humanity campus chapter, 34 minor concentrations, 83, 97
health insurance, 29, 54 American Studies, 97
Health Psychology program, 104 Chemistry, 97
Health Psychology Club, 34 Health Psychology, 98
Health Sciences, School of Medical Humanities, 98
Boston, 110 Premedical, 99
Manchester, 163 mission statement, 10
Worcester, 156 Muslim Student Association, 34
health services, 29 National Community Pharmacist Student
honors, graduation with, 82 Association, Boston, 35; Worcester, 39
housing National Student Nurses Association
Boston, 18; Worcester, 20 (NSNA), 39
immunization requirement, 29 New England College of Optometry, 23
incomplete grades, 80 New Hampshire College and University
Indian Student Organization Council, 22
Boston, 34; Worcester, 39 newspaper, college, 34
institutional memberships, 14 non-matriculating students, 84
insurance, health, 29, 57 Non-traditional PharmD, 148
interinstitutional cooperation, 22 Nuclear Medicine Technology, 129
A.T. Still University, 24 Nursing
Colleges of the Fenway, 22 Boston (BSN), 118
Worcester (post-bacc. BSN), 156 Roller Hockey Club, 36
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officers of the College, 240 room and board, 56
oral proficiency examination Running Club, 40
Boston, 91; Worcester/Manchester, 92 Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, 23
orientation, 32 schedules, 72
Outing Club, 35 Sigma Phi Alpha, 36
parking Signa (yearbook), 36
Boston, 18; Manchester, 21; Worcester, 20 Simmons College, 24
payment schedule, 57 Ski Club, 40
peer mentors, 27 Sports Club, 40
peer tutoring, 26 sports, recreation and wellness, 31
petition to graduate, 83 student account statements, 65
Pharmacology (MS, PhD), 177 student activities, 32
pharmacy fraternities (Boston), 37 Student Alumni Association, 36
Pharmacy, School of Student American Dental Hygienists
Boston, 142 Association, 36
Worcester/ Manchester, 158, 167 Student Chapter of American Academy
PharmD, see Doctor of Pharmacy of Physician Assistants, 40
Phi Delta Chi, 37 Student Financial Services, 59
Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society Student Government Association
Boston, 35; Manchester, 41; Boston, 32; Manchester, 40;
Worcester, 39 Worcester, 38
Physician Assistant Student Society, 35 student organizations, Boston, 33; 273
Physician Assistant Studies Manchester, 40; Worcester, 38
Boston, 122; Manchester, 163 Student Rights under FERPA, 4
Polish Students Association, 35 student services, 26
post-baccalaureate admissions, 49 Student Society of Health System
Premedical and Health Studies, 106 Pharmacists, Boston, 37; Worcester, 38
Premedical minor, 99 student status, 84
Premedical Society, 35 technical standards, School of Health
Racquetball Club, 39 Sciences, 111
Radiation Therapy, 130 Tennis Club, 40
Radiography, 136 Test of English as a Foreign
Radiologic Sciences Club, 35 Language, 43, 45, 47, 50, 52, 53
Radiologic Sciences, 128 transcripts, 45, 47, 51, 85
readmission of dismissed students, 70 transfer admission, 46
refunds, 58, 64 transfer credit, 48, 49, 85
registration for classes, 72, 82 trustees, 240; emeriti, 240
repeated courses, 81 tuition, 55
replacement grades, 81 tuition payment, 57
Republican Pharmacy Student tutoring, peer, 26
Association, 39 Vietnamese Student Association, 37
Residence Hall Council, 36 visiting students, 84, 86
residence halls, 18, 20 Western New England College, 24
residence life, 31 withdrawal
residencies in pharmacy practice, 148 administrative, 86
residency requirement, 84 from a course, 90
Rho Chi Honor Society from the college, 66, 90
Boston, 36; Manchester, 41; health withdrawal policy, 87
Worcester, 40 process for involuntary, 88
Rho Pi Phi, 40 refunds, 58
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Womyn’s Interest Network, 37
Work Study, 66
Writing Center, 28
Writing Proficiency examination
Boston, 91; Worcester, 92
yearbook, Signa, 36
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